Pastry Cook - Becca Restaurant & Garden, The Historic Cavalier Hotel

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel room discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is preparing opportunities at The Historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach. The role supports daily kitchen operations, pastry-focused duties, and high-volume prep.

Begin with standard recipes, portions, and proper safety practices while working with a team in a luxury property. Candidates should bring hotel kitchen exposure, a valid food handler certificate, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• Hotel kitchen experience is preferred.
• Must have a Food Handler hygiene certificate.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 1 year pastry operation experience.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• French pastry production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and portion standards for all dishes.
• Prepare food and assist in kitchen functions as directed.
• Rotate perishables and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check par levels and assist in keeping buffets stocked.
• Store unused items properly with date labeling.
• Help control food costs and reduce waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Attend scheduled shifts and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity

Communication

Multitasking

Food Handler

Lifting 100 lbs

Pastry experience

Education

Culinary/Pastry degree

Job description

About Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection, to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from Virginia Beach's North End, this iconic luxury hotel blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Featuring elegantly curated guest rooms, award-winning dining, a luxury spa, on-site bourbon distillery and exceptional service, the property delivers a premier hospitality experience and is recognized as one of the East Coast's most celebrated coastal destinations. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates - the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them - ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.

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

Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary 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.
• 1 year experience in pastry operation preparing desserts from scratch.
• Able to multitask between preparation and service.
• Food Handler hygiene certificate required.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 LBS.

• Preferred, Experience in French pastry production & service.
• Preferred. Culinary/Pastry degree.
• Preferred. Cake decorating experience

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.