Pastry Chef

Cambria Detroit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Chicago is seeking a dynamic Pastry Chef to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing a variety of pastries and desserts for all hotel outlets, managing inventory, and ensuring high-quality culinary experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong managerial skills and a creative flair for dessert preparation. Join a vibrant team dedicated to culinary excellence and local ingredient sourcing.

Qualifications

• At least two years of culinary managerial experience required.
• Relevant experience or training necessary to become a skilled professional cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve pastries for all outlets in the hotel.
• Manage all desserts and assist in managing the Cibo restaurant.
• Work closely with culinary team to develop the menu.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Certificate

Apprenticeship Completion

Job description

The Cambria Hotel in Detroit is expanding and looking for a dynamic and energetic Pastry Chef to join our team!

The Cambria Hotel in Detroit features upscale amenities that appeal to modern travelers, including immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors - Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms, complete with modern fixtures, abundant lighting, and plush bedding – Multiple food and beverage options - Flexible meeting and event space- State-of-the-art fitness center - Locally inspired designs

About Cibo Detroit:

Welcome to Cibo, the ultimate destination for fine dining in Downtown Detroit, where Mediterranean cuisine meets art deco elegance. Step into our beautifully designed restaurant, featuring Palm Trees, Moroccan lattice, and custom seating, and indulge in a culinary experience like no other.

With 200+ seats, Cibo is a spacious and refined restaurant, situated within a luxurious hotel that boasts five other kitchens, speak easy, roof top, and golf simulators. Our dedication to providing the best culinary experience starts with sourcing the finest ingredients available, with a strong focus on partnering with local farms and producers. This commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients ensures that every dish at Cibo is bursting with flavor and showcases the essence of the Mediterranean region.

Our Chef's tasting menu will be the epitome of culinary artistry, carefully curated by our creative and talented chefs. We need talented Chef’s to pull this concept together. Looking for Organized, Reliable, Talented, and Creative People.

Job Summary:

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving pasties for all outlets in the Cambria Detroit Hotel.

• Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.
• May assist with banquets and other kitchens if necessary.
• Manage all desserts in the hotel.
• Prepare an assortment of pastries for the display and grab and go desserts.
• Prepare wedding cakes.
• Assist in managing other areas within the hotel.
• Assist in managing inventory for Cibo restaurant.
• Assist in managing schedule for Cibo restaurant.
• Assist in managing the organization and cleanliness of Cibo restaurant.
• Assist in managing the ordering for Cibo restaurant.
• Assist in managing the Cibo team.
• Work closely with culinary team to develop the menu.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for patrons.
• Extremely creative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure

Education and Experience:

• Relevant experience or training, which may be demonstrated via degree or certificate, completion of apprenticeship, or other experience necessary to become trained as a highly skilled professional cook.
• At least two years of culinary managerial experience required.
• Business experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.

Cibo Detroit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.