Pastry Chef

Job Description - Pastry Chef (260001FN) Job Description Pastry Chef - ( 260001FN ) Description If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Chef for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train other associates performing the same or related work and oversee the preparation and service of all baked goods, including specialty items. Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-season destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. Our name in the area means home, family and tradition. We have a strong sense of tradition, and we're looking to create a strong, bright future - a future that includes you. Responsibilities Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods Be extremely creative and a passionate professional in your field Prepares specialty-baked goods for in-house and catered events Analyzes food costs and determines most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality Maintains food production records, reports, and department files as required Directs and/or arranges for the maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a manner that promotes efficiency, health, and safety Records inventory of supplies and orders stock from main storeroom; estimates daily and weekly requirements and replenishes items as appropriate Provides training and guidance to bakers, senior bakers, and other employees performing related work Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Prepare all pastries and desserts for buffets and three restaurant outlets Supervise all pastry staff including, hiring, training, counseling, and progressive discipline Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs, banquet functions, and weekly forecast Control both labor and food costs Be able to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel, in addition attend all training sessions and necessary meetings Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls, and/or other baked goods Ability to analyze supplies costs and develop cost-effective procedures Ability to lead and train staff Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control Ability to supervise and train assigned staff Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards Benefits A free, well-balanced meal every shift Discounted gym membership Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa Free parking Two for one movie theatre coupons at Marcus Theatres Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another Early wage access Paid time off #J-18808-Ljbffr