<p>About this job…</p> <p>Pastry Chefs are essential to delivering a memorable guest dining experience through exceptional desserts, baked goods, and pastry presentations. Working under the guidance of the Executive Chef, Pastry Chefs are responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, breads, desserts, and specialty baked items that enhance the hotel's culinary offerings. The primary role of a Pastry Chef is to consistently produce visually appealing and delicious products while maintaining food safety standards, managing production timelines, and contributing to a creative and efficient kitchen environment.</p> <p>What you'll be doing…</p> <ul> <li>Prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, cookies, and specialty baked goods by following recipes, production schedules, and presentation standards. </li><li>Consistently produce high-quality products while maintaining portion control, appearance, flavor, and freshness standards. </li><li>Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper labeling, product rotation, storage, and temperature controls. </li><li>Plan and initiate daily pastry production based on forecasted demand, banquet needs, restaurant service, and special events. </li><li>Properly store and handle all ingredients and finished products to maintain quality and minimize waste. </li><li>Assist with inventory management, ingredient ordering, and food cost controls within the pastry department. </li><li>Operate and maintain pastry and baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, food processors, scales, and decorating tools. </li><li>Decorate and present pastries and desserts with creativity and attention to detail, ensuring an exceptional guest experience. </li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen and workstation at all times. </li><li>Collaborate with culinary team members to develop seasonal menus, specialty desserts, and new pastry offerings. </li><li>Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, continuously refining skills and techniques, and supporting the development of fellow team members. </li><li>Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations. </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Requirements…</p> <p>Experience & Education:</p> <ul> <li>1+ years of culinary experience </li><li>High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required </li></ul> <p>Communication:</p> <ul> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace </li></ul> <p>Physical:</p> <ul> <li>8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday </li><li>Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday </li><li>Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally </li></ul>