Become Part of the TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina Team……

TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina’s is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier hotel management companies. We are a national operator of hospitality assets across the entire chain scale, from focused-service hotels and lifestyle/resort properties to upper upscale luxury hotels and nautically based hospitality assets. Whether an investment partner or straight third-party operator, we are always operating on behalf of capital partners, and our role as entrusted stewards is to deliver top performance for our guests, investors and to fulfill the brand promise. Joining the Team gives you a rewarding career opportunity with a nationally ranked hospitality management company that focuses on customer satisfaction and personal growth. We pride ourselves in continually seeking motivated team members who believe guest service is the top priority.

Job Overview

The Pastry Chef is a culinary professional who specializes in creating a wide variety of baked goods and desserts. Their role is crucial in the day-to-day pastry operations including planning and managing the production and presentation of quality food in a cost effective, safe manner. Creates and recommends menu changes to achieve guest satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing

· Recipe Development: Create and develop new pastry and dessert recipes that are both visually appealing and delicious. This involves experimenting with ingredients and techniques to create unique and innovative dishes.

· Baking and Cooking: Prepare and bake a wide range of pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, and other dessert items. Ensure that all items are baked to perfection and meet the established quality standards. Pay attention to the presentation of desserts, including decorating and garnishing.

· Ingredient Selection: Choose high-quality ingredients, including fresh fruits, chocolates, nuts, and dairy products, to ensure the best taste and texture in the final products.

· Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain inventory levels of pastry ingredients and supplies, ensuring that there are enough materials on hand to meet customer demand.

· Cost Control: Keep track of food costs and work on minimizing waste while maintaining quality standards.

· Food Safety: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards to ensure the safety of customers and compliance with health regulations.

· Collaboration: Collaborate with the kitchen team and the head chef to coordinate dessert offerings that complement the main menu.

· Customer Interaction: Interact with customers, take special orders, and provide information about the dessert menu. Pastry chefs may also participate in menu planning and tasting events.

Skills and Abilities

· Proven experience as a Pastry Cook or similar role in a restaurant or catering setting.

· In-depth knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment.

· Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently produce high-quality pastries.

· Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

· Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.

Benefits:

Benefits for Full Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

Part-Time Benefits Also Available!

EEO/VET/DISABLED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Cape May, NJ 08204 (Required)

Work Location: In person