Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef

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-seasons 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.

What will you be doing?

• 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

What do you bring to the role?

• 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

What's in it for you?

• 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 theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.