Pastry Chef

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Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.

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About our property:

Moments away from the rest of the world, but a world away from it all, Stonewall Resort is a truly unique lakeside destination for vacations, meetings, weddings, reunions, and romantic getaways. Our rustic yet elegant Adirondack-style lodge and spectacular cottage collection is perched alongside quiet lake waters and the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, while surrounded by 1,900 picture-perfect, “Close to Nature” park acres.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Pastry Chef. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

The Pastry Chef will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all Pastry items for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role:

The Pastry Chef is responsible for the preparation and baking of cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, or desserts. For the oversight of the culinary operations of the hotel, ensuring high-quality food production, menu innovation and cost control. Must maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation while enhancing the guest dining experience.

• Oversee all production of pastry goods.
• Maintain a professional attitude, demeanor and appearance. Always wear proper uniform.
  • Produce accurate quantities of food, following the recipes and philosophies of Stonewall Resort.
  • Use products to their full potential, minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles.
  • Oversee production needs pertaining to shift on duty.
  • Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Flexibility in dealing with business levels and front of house.
  • Must leave work area clean and sanitized at end of each shift.
  • Carry out the policies and procedures of Stonewall Resort and Benchmark Hospitality International while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and teamwork atmosphere as per standards of service.
• Supervise the design, decoration and plating of various pastries and desserts for Banquet Service and all Restaurant Outlets, while assisting with large events.
• Train and lead Pastry employees in the proper preparation and presentation of menu items, equipment and machine safety.
• Continually review menus and items, while coordinating with the Executive Chef to update the menus as appropriate, including recipes, menu specifications, and productions forecasts.
• Create and maintain a highly functional, teamwork-oriented pastry team.

• Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with special projects as assigned.
• Provide assistance in other job classification as determined necessary by immediate superior.

What are we looking for?

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, along with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At lease 2 years of pastry experience in a professional kitchen in a high-volume operation.
• Graduate of an Apprenticeship or Culinary School preferred but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.