We are currently seeking a Pastry Chef for an award-winning ocean front luxury resort in San Diego. Awarded AAA 5 diamond for 16 consecutively years, the resort features 170 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, versatile meeting spaces and unprecedented service. A family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. 

SUMMARY
The Pastry Chef is responsible for managing the production of all pastry and dessert items for the Hotel, encompassing banquets, fine dining concept, fast-casual restaurant, amenities, and special events. The Pastry Chef prepares all types of breads, pastries, and other desserts. This position is also responsible for the training of employees as well as other leadership responsibilities including but not limited to purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation and cleanliness of work areas.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 DOE**
• $1000 Sign-on bonus
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Creates and complies with all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates all administration, production and service of pastry department.
• Prepares, bakes, and trains pastry associates on bread, pastries, and other desserts. Knowledgeable about knife usage, hand tools, utensils and equipment to decorate, weigh, measure, and proper maintenance.
• Maintains holding temperature, bakes, cooks, whips, refrigerates, folds, grates, pipes or coats items.
• Upholds food safety standards by maintaining a sanitary work area.
• Converts and adjusts recipes to prepare varying quantities of breads, pastries, and other desserts.
• Operates kitchen equipment, including ovens and electric mixers, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and assigned areas.
• Assists with ordering supplies
• Conveys a favorable image of the organization by projecting a positive, professional appearance and demeanor to our guests and associates alike.
• Attends all Food and Beverage Department meetings.
• Works closely with the Executive Chef in developing, costing and implementing menus.
• Trains staff to ensure the highest level of quality on a consistent basis.
• Maintains accurate labor control, schedules staff, makes daily staffing decisions, adjusting levels as needed.
• Communicates clear updates with staff via production sheets, texts, and emails.
• Leads the interviewing and recruitment process for the pastry team.
• Anticipates problems and addresses personnel issues and conflicts in a timely manner.
• Responsible for disciplinary decisions.
• Exhibits positive and cooperative leadership, and leads by example to enrich the development of the team.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of and curious passion for food and developing relationships with farmers and producers.
• Creates desserts, baked goods, pastries; arranges specialty food presentation
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; culinary degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in a hotel or similar business entity is preferred.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.