Overnight Pastry Chef I — Create WOW Desserts

montage; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan with company

Associates' events

Job summary

Montage International is seeking an Overnight Pastry Cook I to craft high-end pastries for our restaurant and banquets. Join a luxury hotel team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and creative dessert options.

You will oversee pastry prep, collaborate with kitchen staff, and mentor junior cooks while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sanitation. This role offers growth in a vibrant, guest-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel’s standards.
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders.
• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assist with training new kitchen associates.
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Create and innovate new menu items and specials.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level.
• Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail.
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Cooking experience

Job description

Montage International is seeking an Overnight Pastry Cook I to craft high-end pastries for our restaurant and banquets. Join a luxury hotel team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and creative dessert options.

You will oversee pastry prep, collaborate with kitchen staff, and mentor junior cooks while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sanitation. This role offers growth in a vibrant, guest-centric environment.