Pastry Cook

Salamander Collection; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Complimentary Employee Meals

Free Uniforms

Employee Discounts on Dining, Spa, and

Resort Amenities

Job summary

Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa is seeking a Pastry Cook to lead pastry production for a Forbes Five-Star luxury dining setting. You will craft desserts, breads, and breakfast pastries for fine dining, banquets, and special events, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Join a talented culinary team working in a seasonal, ingredient-driven environment. Prior luxury hospitality experience is preferred; must be able to work AM/PM shifts, including weekends and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary school training or pastry experience preferred.
• Experience in luxury hotel, resort, bakery, or fine dining is highly preferred.
• Strong pastry production and baking technique knowledge.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and breakfast pastries for dining, banquets, weddings, and catering.
• Execute banquet dessert plating and buffet presentations per BEO specifications.
• Bake daily artisan breads and desserts; assist with plating stations as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen; adhere to FIFO, labeling, dating, and rotation.
• Support cross-training and seasonal menu changes; ensure portion control and waste reduction.

Skills

Pastry production

Dessert preparation

Artisan breads

Food safety

Meal plating

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school training

Tools

Mixers

Ovens

Slicers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

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Pastry Cook

Full-time Regular Middleburg, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1883

Pastry Cook – Luxury Fine Dining

If you're passionate about artisan baking, plated desserts, and creating exceptional pastries using the freshest seasonal ingredients, we'd love to meet you.

Located at the award-winning Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa, Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill is a Forbes Five-Star fine dining restaurant recognized for its innovative cuisine and exceptional guest experience. Our culinary team celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of Virginia by creating seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients, handcrafted breads, artisan pastries, fresh seafood, premium butcher's cuts, and imaginative desserts.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Pastry Cook, Baker, or Pastry Chef looking to grow their career in luxury hospitality while working alongside an exceptional culinary team.

Position Summary

The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, artisan breads, breakfast pastries, ice creams, garnishes, and baked goods for our fine dining restaurant, banquet events, weddings, private dining, and off-site catering. This position requires creativity, precision, organization, and a commitment to culinary excellence.

Produce desserts and baked items for fine dining service, banquets, weddings, special events, buffets, and catering.

Prepare and execute banquet dessert plating and buffet presentations according to BEO specifications while meeting service deadlines.

Bake daily artisan breads and breakfast pastries for restaurant service.

Assist with lunch and dinner plating stations when business demands require.

Maintain exceptional food presentation, quality, consistency, and portion control.

Ensure proper food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation following FIFO procedures.

Minimize food waste while maintaining product freshness and controlling food costs.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen in accordance with ServSafe, health department, and food safety standards.

Properly clean and maintain mixers, ovens, slicers, food processors, and other kitchen equipment.

Assist with specialty desserts, seasonal menu changes, holiday offerings, and cross-training throughout the culinary department.

Follow all resort safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Culinary school training or a minimum of two years of pastry, baking, or professional pastry kitchen experience preferred.

Experience in a luxury hotel, resort, bakery, restaurant, or fine dining environment is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of pastry production, artisan breads, dessert preparation, and baking techniques.

Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.

Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment including mixers, ovens, slicers, grinders, and food processors.

Ability to accurately follow recipes, measurements, and production schedules.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment while maintaining exceptional quality.

Schedule Requirements

AM/PM shifts

Weekends and holidays required

Salamander Middleburg offers an outstanding benefits package including:

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Complimentary Employee Meals

Free Uniforms

Friends & Family Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts on Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail, and Resort Amenities

Work at one of the nation's premier Forbes Five-Star luxury resorts

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Salamander Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.