Assistant Pastry Chef

montage; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

401(k) with company matching

Banking and Investing Program rewards

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Parental leave pay differential

Pet Insurance

Hotel discounts

Free meals

Fitness & wellness discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

Job summary

Montage International is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to lead the pastry team and contribute to memorable guest experiences. You will collaborate with the Pastry Chef on inventory, menu planning, and event support while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will be responsible for ordering, scheduling, and coordinating pastry production across events and outlets, with a focus on WOW moments and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years pastry experience.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques and production processes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and control equipment and china for events and restaurants.
• Prepare and order all pastry items; create order sheets and inventory systems.
• Support weekly pastry team scheduling and payroll where applicable.
• Oversee amenity program for the hotel.
• Attend BEO meetings and communicate pastry department updates.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation per Health Department regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry expertise

Team management

Quality focus

Flexibility

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

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.