Pastry Chef

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary parking

Meals during shifts

Monthly associate celebrations

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Pastry Chef for Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas. You will lead the pastry section, bake desserts, and collaborate with the culinary leadership to craft seasonal menus for a luxury property.

Responsibilities include inventory management, staff training, and ensuring health and safety standards in a high-end hotel environment. This role requires pastry expertise and supervisory experience within hospitality.

Qualifications

• Pastry experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section in collaboration with chefs and supervisors.
• Prepare a variety of baked goods and decorate pastries.
• Develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus with the executive chef.
• Monitor inventory and order ingredients and supplies.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Pastry experience

Supervisory experience

Hospitality experience

Dexterity

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Hotel Crescent Court, where historic charm meets modern luxury. Our mission is to provide an unparalleled hospitality experience where tradition blends seamlessly with contemporary comfort, enriching each guest's journey with Dallas's rich culture. Nestled in the heart of Uptown Dallas, our hotel invites guests to indulge in our world-class spa, renowned dining options, and serene pool, all just steps away from the city's arts, shopping, and entertainment districts and the iconic trolley. Following a transformative $30 million renovation, Hotel Crescent Court epitomizes the pinnacle of Texas luxury living. For our associates, we offer an environment that fosters growth, development, and excellence. At Hotel Crescent Court, we prioritize your well-being so you can focus on delivering exceptional experiences for our guests. From complimentary parking and meals during shifts to monthly associate celebrations, we provide an array of perks to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling workplace. Joining our team means becoming part of a legacy of hospitality where your potential is nurtured, and your contributions are celebrated.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

The Pastry Chef is responsible for baking various desserts for our kitchen. This position is critical in maintaining the quality and consistency of product that is served in our establishment. Some of the duties include following recipes to create pastries, cookies and other baked goods, developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menu and keeping stock of the kitchen’s inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs and supervisors in main kitchen, Banquets, and Club
• Help support other areas within culinary as needed
• Prepare a variety of baked goods
• Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
• Develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus in collaboration with the executive chef
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies, and equipment
• Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
• Create custom dessert and amenities for VIP guest, teams, and weddings
• Participate in tastings, menu development, special events, and culinary promotion
• Stay current with pastry trends, techniques, and innovations.
• Create custom-made pastries and bread program for the hotel outlets
• Expo the Main Kitchen line in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Cross train main kitchen cooks to produce and follow standard amenities
• Create custom dessert plated for weddings and corporate groups
• Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
• Monitor labor cost, food cost, inventory, and ordering
• Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel and train them
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
• Assist with talent management activities, annual evaluation appraisals for the team members, and disciplinary action

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Pastry experience required
• Previous supervisory experience required
• 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 Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough 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.