Job Description:

Forge your legacy by joining the newest and highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as the Pastry Senior Sous Chef!

The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC - reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.'s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars , this is the new home for Washington, D.C.'s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.

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Classification: { Full-Time }

Shift: Various - must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: The pay rate for this role is $120,000 per year and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

What will I be doing?

A Pastry Senior Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the planning, preparation, production and control of all pastry and bake shop operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to:

• Create / prepare / produce / bake pastries and desserts according to standard recipes for the restaurant.
• Decorate pastries / cakes with creativity and skill.
• Maintain adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensure the proper storage.
• Prepare in accordance with quality, availability and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.
• Assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation
• Train, supervise, schedule and assist in evaluating staff.
• Strive for perfection in the outlet, 100 % Guest satisfaction
• Ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and always improved
• Organize food production in a cost effective and hygienic manner
• Weekly schedule generation for outlet
• Assist in recruitment, training and discipline of all kitchen staff
• Constantly strive to improve operating procedures
• Find ways to improve the efficiency of the operations that will benefit our clients
• Find methods of reducing costs without affecting the level of service or product received by the guests
• Provide coaching and discipline for outlet employees
• Maintain and monitor Safe and Sound Procedures
• Use the Employee Handbook in understanding the consistent way of Communicating Rules & Regulation to our Team.
• Develop Standard & Procedures
• Being an effective listener, before acting is essential. (Seek to understand)
• Attend meetings when designated to do so
• Controlling & being accountable to the effort in achieving both Food & Labor Cost Goal
• Control food cost by maintaining food standards at reasonable cost through liaison with the Purchasing Department to check prices, market price.

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 .

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