Assistant Pastry Chef

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Hotel discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

Job summary

Montage Hotels & Resorts in Bluffton, SC is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef who brings passion for pastry and strong leadership to our luxury hotel team. You will work with the Pastry Chef to plan menus, manage inventories, and ensure top quality for events and restaurants.

Two years of pastry experience are required; luxury hotel experience is a plus. The role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and a commitment to safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Two years of pastry experience required.
• Luxury hotel experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage pastry inventory and equipment with pastry chef.
• Prepare and order items for all menus and maintain stock levels.
• Assist in creating weekly schedules and payroll for pastry team.
• Oversee amenity program and pastry production flow.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and proper receiving/storage of food items.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Team management

Independent worker

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage, It’s All Because of YOU!

Assistant Pastry Chef

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun.At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Leadership

• Managing, in conjunction with the Pastry Chef, the inventory, control of all equipment and china required for events and restaurants
• Prepare and order all items for all menus, creates order sheets and inventory systems to always ensure proper stock levels
• Supports on creation of a weekly schedule for all pastry Associates, managing payroll
• Supports and monitors execution and delivery of the amenity program for the hotel
• Attend BEO meetings, in absence of pastry chef communicate information to pastry department, oversee pastry production flow and adjust in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality
• Monitor to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service
• Check to see that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition, review daily cleanliness practices with culinary team and keep up with daily cleaning schedule
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
• Have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

• You are passionate about exceptional pastry experience
• You are exceptional in leading a team
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• You have the ability to prioritize and organize work assignments, multi-task
• You are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• A minimum of two years of previous pastry experience
• Knowledge of pastry
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)
• Healthcare benefits
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option
• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees
• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance
• Parental leave pay differential
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Free meals
• Fitness & wellness discounts
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Hearts of Montage community engagement
• Associate’s events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.