Pastry Cooks Needed for Immediate Hire!

Highgate Hotels 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.

Location An authentic Arizona experience awaits at the Kimpton Miralina Resort, where 40 lush acres and 50,000 square feet of flexible event space provide a perfect, palm-lined retreat for family getaways, business meetings and milestone celebrations. Five pools, a full-service salon and day spa, and nearby championship golf set the stage for memorable experiences framed by elegant Spanish Mission-inspired architecture, fragrant gardens filled with desert flowers, and stunning views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.

Overview 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

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.

Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. Benefits 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

life insurance

short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement

Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

8 paid holidays per year

8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year

8 paid holidays per year

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