Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

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The Pastry Chef is responsible for supervising all aspects of production in the Pastry Shop. He/she is also responsible for controlling food/labor costs, pastry and bread product quality and quantity and coordination of pastry and bread production for banquet and restaurant functions. The Pastry Chef is also responsible for maintaining payroll/productivity within budgeted guidelines, developing new dessert/pastry/bread products for outlets and banquets, and maintaining quality/cost control.

· Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.

· Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.

· Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.

· Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.

· Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.

· Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.

· Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.

· Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.

· Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.

· Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.

· Know how to compute daily food cost.

· Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.

· Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure.

· Schedule pastry and bread production staff based on business demand.

· Supervise preparation, quality, and quantity of all baked items; maintain quality standards within established guidelines.

· Supervise cleaning and equipment maintenance in Pastry Shop.

· Maintain safe and sanitary working environment.

· Operate, teach and supervise operation of all pastry and bread-related appliances, equipment, and preparation techniques.

· Inspect all food displays to ensure highest level of eye appeal.

· Remain aware of current market trends and tests new products as they relate to own hotel's application.

· At least 5 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.

· Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

· Long hours sometimes required.

· Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

· In and out of refrigerator/freezer throughout the course of the work day.

· Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

· Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

· Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.

· Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

· Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.

· Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

· Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.

· Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

· Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.

· Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

· Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

· Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

· Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

· Perform other duties as requested by management.

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions