Pastry Cook

Merritt Hospitality, LLC d/b/a HEI Hotels & Resorts; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, sick and holiday leave

Pet insurance

401(k) with company matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

The Stoneleigh, part of HEI Hotels & Resorts, seeks a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare food of consistent quality and support daily operations in a high-volume hotel kitchen in Dallas.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and guest satisfaction as you work with award-winning chefs and contribute to the Lions Den dining experience opening soon.

Qualifications

• Hotel or high-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items ahead of time and manage production to meet demand.
• Rotate perishables and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars, prep necessary items, and assist in buffet stocking.
• Return unused items to storage with proper dating.
• Help control food costs and reduce waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Maintain regular attendance and assist as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lift up to 100 lbs

Verbal & written communication

Job description

About Us

Located in the middle of the most prestigious part of Uptown Dallas, The Stoneleigh is a storied landmark with a rich and alluring legacy.

The Stoneleigh has recently completed a $20.0M renovation, and has relaunched as part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection.

All 176 rooms and public areas have been renovated, including our restaurant, Lions Den, and our bar, Bar Leonessa.

Lions Den is the new home of the next restaurant from awarding-winning chef, Chef Michael White.

Chef Michael White has many culinary accolades including the James Beard award; 5 simultaneous Michelin stars; and multiple New York Times 3-star and 4-star reviews.

Chef Michael White's concepts at The Stoneleigh include, the Lions Den, where each dish is composed with care, weaving together seasonal ingredients, global inspiration, and a distinctly Dallas spirit.

Lions Den will be opening on May 1st, 2026.

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

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.