Pastry Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Discounted gym membership

Room discounts

Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts餐厅

Free parking

Career growth opportunities

Early wage access

Paid time off

Job summary

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead and train pastry staff, oversee bake goods for all outlets, and ensure quality and cost control.

This full-time role offers a salary of $75,000–$85,000 per year, with benefits including medical/dental/vision after 30 days, paid time off, room discounts, and opportunities for growth within Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead and train pastry staff and maintain safety standards.
• Ability to analyze costs and optimize recipes while preserving quality.
• Strong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods.
• Prepares specialty-baked goods for in-house and catered events.
• Analyzes food costs and determines cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality.
• Maintains production records and department files as required.
• Directs maintenance and care of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Trains bakers, senior bakers, and related staff.
• Handles day-to-day equipment and supply issues; rejects spoiled items.
• Prepares pastries for buffets and three restaurant outlets.
• Schedules staff according to needs and events; controls labor and food costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & mentoring

Cost analysis

Food safety

Pastry & desserts

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Chef for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train other associates performing the same or related work and oversee the preparation and service of all baked goods, including specialty items.

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Chef for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train other associates performing the same or related work and oversee the preparation and service of all baked goods, including specialty items.

Description

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Chef for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train other associates performing the same or related work and oversee the preparation and service of all baked goods, including specialty items. Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. Our name in the area means home, family and tradition. We have a strong sense of tradition, and we're looking to create a strong, bright future - a future that includes you.

What will you be doing?

• Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods


• Be extremely creative and a passionate professional in your field


• Prepares specialty-baked goods for in-house and catered events


• Analyzes food costs and determines most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality


• Maintains food production records, reports, and department files as required


• Directs and/or arranges for the maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a manner that promotes efficiency, health, and safety


• Records inventory of supplies and orders stock from main storeroom; estimates daily and weekly requirements and replenishes items as appropriate


• Provides training and guidance to bakers, senior bakers, and other employees performing related work


• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions


• May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets


• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned


• Prepare all pastries and desserts for buffets and three restaurant outlets


• Supervise all pastry staff including, hiring, training, counseling, and progressive discipline


• Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs, banquet functions, and weekly forecast


• Control both labor and food costs


• Be able to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel, in addition attend all training sessions and necessary meetings


• Perform other duties as assigned

What do you bring to the role?

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified


• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork


• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls, and/or other baked goods


• Ability to analyze supplies costs and develop cost-effective procedures


• Ability to lead and train staff


• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures


• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials


• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control


• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff


• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards


• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

What's in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift


• Discounted gym membership


• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts


• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa


• Free parking


• Two for one movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres


• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another


• Early wage access


• Paid time off


• Flexible scheduling


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match


• And more!


• Pay Range $75,000-$85,000 based on experience

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.

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