Baker

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection in Kennebunk, ME seeks a friendly, dedicated pastry candidate with a strong passion for baking and pastry arts. You will contribute to bread production, assist the Pastry Chef in expanding programs, and help launch Grab & Go pastries for guests, while upholding strict sanitation and storage standards.

The role involves baking, teamwork, following recipes, and ensuring high-quality pastries for a premiere New England luxury property.

Qualifications

• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment.
• High volume restaurant or bakery experience preferred.
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve.
• Able to follow recipes without direct supervision.
• Strong time management skills and able to execute dishes consistently and effectively.
• Full availability (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Mix and bake ingredients to produce bread, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Assist Pastry Chef in expanding bread programs and offerings throughout the Mayflower.
• Assist Pastry Chef in launching a Grab & Go Pastries & Sweets program for guests of the Mayflower.
• Ensure proper storage of food items not used, following all proper standards for refrigeration and storage.
• Supervise, operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state & federal Health Department regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Monitor and maintain the use of safe food handling procedures as well as a safe working environment by using correct food-handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Maintain and supervise neat professional appearance and observe personal cleanliness rules at all time.

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Bakery experience

Time management

Weekend availability

Job description

Company Description

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boats coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.

Company Description

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boats coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors. For more information: auberge.com/whitebarninn. Follow White Barn Inn on Facebook and Instagram @WhiteBarnAuberge.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be friendly, devoted, curious, and have a strong passion for food with a particular interest in baking and pastry. We are looking for individuals who are confident they will become an integral member of a team that values hard work and brings detail and care to every part of their work day.

• Mix and bake ingredients to produce bread, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Assist Pastry Chef in expanding bread programs and offerings throughout the Mayflower.
• Assist Pastry Chef in launching a Grab & Go Pastries & Sweets program for guests of the Mayflower.
• Ensure proper storage of food items not used, following all proper standards for refrigeration and storage.
• Supervise, operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state & federal Health Department regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Monitor and maintain the use of safe food handling procedures as well as a safe working environment by using correct food-handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Maintain and supervise neat professional appearance and observe personal cleanliness rules at all time.

Qualifications

• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
• High volume restaurant or bakery experience preferred
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
• Able to follow recipes without direct supervision
• Strong time management skills and able to execute dishes consistently and effectively
• Full availability (including weekends)

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com. Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com.

WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.