Pastry Cook, Restaurant R’evolution

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation invites applications for a Pastry Cook at Restaurant R’evolution in New Orleans. You will prepare a variety of desserts and pastries, set up stations, monitor quality, and support the pastry team to uphold presentation standards.

The role requires at least two years of pastry experience, a pastry degree preferred, and strong communication. You will work in a fast-paced hotel restaurant environment, with opportunities for professional growth and employee

Qualifications

• Two years of pastry cook experience
• Culinary Pastry degree or related hotel experience preferred
• Able to perform basic and intermediate pastry cooking skills
• Proven record of delivering guest or client satisfaction
• Strong communication skills for training and safety
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Responsibilities

• Prep and assist Pastry Chef as assigned
• Set up station according to guidelines and maintain cleanliness
• Master assigned station and assist others as needed
• Monitor food quality and presentation
• Prepare dishes according to guidelines
• Minimize waste and uphold safety standards
• Complete special projects and deep cleaning as directed
• Collaborate with colleagues and maintain positive relationships

Skills

Pastry cooking

Guest service

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Pastry degree

Tools

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

What this role is all about

The Pastry Cook prepares a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods for Restaurant R’evolution.

Key Job Functions

• Perform all prep as assigned by Pastry Chef
• Be in proper uniform and clocked in at scheduled time
• Perform all prep as assigned by Pastry Chef
• Properly set up station according to guidelines
• Master assigned Station and assist others as needed
• Monitor food quality
• Prepare dishes according to guidelines
• Keep all waste to a minimum
• Maintain cooking technique and presentation standards
• Complete special projects and deep cleaning as assigned by Pastry Chef
• Return all items to their zoned locations
• Clean and Stock station before checking out with Pastry Chef
• Properly set up station according to guidelines
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests

You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name Establish/anticipate needs Solve and own all requests/complaints Thank everyone

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two years of previous pastry cook experience
• A Culinary Pastry degree or related hotel experience preferred
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate pastry cooking skills
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Strong communication skills
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships.

We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

We’re People People

We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).