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.