Pastry Cook II

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join their team at a luxury hotel in Nashville. This role involves preparing a variety of baked goods, ensuring quality and presentation, and contributing to a memorable dining experience for guests. The hotel prides itself on its unique offerings and dedication to integrating local culture into its services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for creating exceptional pastries, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a collaborative and vibrant setting.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Free Meals during work

Discounted room benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a 4 Diamond or 4 Star hotel or restaurant.
• Solid knowledge of pastries and baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pies, cakes, and cookies under the Pastry Chef's supervision.
• Ensure food items are plated professionally and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Baking Skills

Attention to Detail

Knife Handling Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

Company Overview

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle.

Location: The Joseph Hotel - Nashville

Overview

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville, re-imagines the hotel experience. The hotel's modern expression is informed by the city's diverse maker-culture and is as focused on integrating the work of Nashville's artisans, chefs, and craftsmen as it is that of its musicians. The Joseph's art program - incorporating both the local works of Tennessee artists and works from one of the world's most renowned art collections - deepens the hotel's offering and roots it firmly in Nashville for guests and visitors alike. Featuring 297 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, as well as 18,000 square feet of event and meeting space, The Joseph will exceed the expectations of varied guests. In addition to impeccable service, The Joseph offers countless chances to enjoy unique and memorable experiences.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free Meals during work
• Discounted room benefits
• Free parking

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Pastry Chef, you prepare breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries for all F&B outlets per established recipes. You use your attention to detail to ensure all food items are plated professionally. You assist in determining the appropriate quantity of baked goods for each F&B outlet. You taste test pastry items made from production to ensure consistent quality. You complete production records in an accurate and timely manner. You assist in developing new products for a la carte and catering menus on a rotating basis. You clean equipment and workstations thoroughly during and at the end of each shift to maintain proper sanitation and orderliness.

Qualifications

You are a hard-working, positive person who loves to stay busy and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You know your efforts contribute towards ensuring our customers are provided with an enjoyable and comfortable dining experience. Creating amazing pastries, desserts, and other baked goods are your passions. You take great pride in a sanitary, organized workspace, and you enjoy working with a team of committed Food and Beverage professionals. You have previous experience in a 4 Diamond or 4 Star hotel or restaurant. You have solid knife handling skills, pastry and baked goods knowledge, along with the ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as recipe yields, serving size, weight, and temperature conversion. You may have an Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry.