The iconic Waldorf Astoria is seeking an Executive Pastry Sous Chef to join the leadership team at this award-winning Las Vegas property!
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this luxurious hotel has 389 rooms, 6 food and beverage outlets, and 12,000 square feet of meeting space. This includes a 3-meal restaurant, fine dining restaurant, tea lounge, bar, pool cafe, and in-room dining.
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In this role, you will oversee a small department, between 5-6, full time Pastry Cooks and report directly to the Executive Chef.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience working in a professional pastry kitchen. Creativity is key in this role photographs of previous work is preferred to be submitted with resume.
Participates in pastry production. Creates/prepares/produces/bakes breads, rolls, breakfast pastries and desserts according to standard recipes for restaurants and banquets. Decorates pastries/cakes with creativity and skill. Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage. Ensures compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards. Trains, supervises, schedules and assists in evaluating staff.
As a Pastry Chef, you will assist the Executive Chef to hire, train, supervise, schedule and participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls, and forecasts needs. Specifically, this includes:
Supervise the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods; ensure recipes and standards are followed, food and labor costs are controlled, the appropriate quantity is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed in order to provide top quality goods for an enhanced guest experience.
Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the pastry shop and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations
Supervise hourly pastry shop employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate
Create, plan and implement seasonal menu changes to provide variety and maintain guest's interest.
Order and maintain pastry shop supplies at par levels to ensure quality production.
Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
Ensure excellent service & hospitality is provided for the pastry team, guests, community, vendors
Be able to handle and execute desserts & pastries with a team for plated service restaurants and banquets
Educate dining room service staff on all aspects of pastry offerings through tastings and staff presentation
Ensure services are expedited effectively
Hold team accountable to set up & break down of pastry prep and station according to Chef's/Kitchen guideline
Maintain positive working relationship with the team & Dining Room leaders and line staff throughout service periods
Hold team accountable to following all recipes and presentation specifics (including but not limited to: standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards & ingredients)
Accountable to ordering and maintaining the appropriate amount and quality of product in house and ensures team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period
Tracks and reports any food waste, monitor food prep inconsistencies, evaluating and correcting team as needed
Ensure team understands and adheres to correct maintenance and cleaning of all area, kitchen and walk-ins to all DOH safety and sanitation standards
Maintain and properly use all kitchen equipment
Prepare all food according to Food Handlers Guidelines
Ensure that team handles, stores and rotates all products properly
Ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute station properly
Provide continuous training and leadership to develop and grow the team members.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
Mental Health Resources
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel discount program
Supportiveparental leave
Matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education :Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment
