Lead Pastry Cook - Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

HEI Hotels; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels is hiring a Lead Pastry Cook at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. This on-site full-time role involves preparing pastries to standard, managing station setup, and ensuring product quality during service.

Ideal candidates have hotel kitchen experience and the ability to handle physical demands. You will rotate stock, maintain cleanliness, and assist in controlling costs while adhering to HEI standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries and related items to recipe cards and production standards.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down pastry station and equipment.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of all baked items during service.
• Date, label and rotate inventory per HEI standards and maintain proper temperatures.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation and follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Dexterity

Communication skills

Lift 100 lbs

Hotel experience

Job description

## Lead Pastry Cook - Marriott Virginia Beach OceanfrontApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort - Virginia Beach, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR117145**About Us**HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Situated directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk, this premier oceanfront destination offers sweeping Atlantic views, upscale accommodations, vibrant dining experiences, and modern meeting and event space for both leisure and business travelers. As part of the dynamic Cavalier Resort campus, the hotel delivers an elevated coastal hospitality experience in one of Virginia’s most desirable beachfront communities. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates — the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them — ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.* Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.* Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.* Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Hotel experience preferred.* Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.