Artisan Baker

Marriott St. Louis Grand is a prestigious hotel located in the heart of St. Louis, known for its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences. As part of the Marriott International family, this establishment upholds a tradition of excellence, focusing on delivering superior services to its guests. Marriott International is globally recognized for its dedication to diversity, inclusion, and offering equal career opportunities, ensuring a supportive and authentic work environment for all employees. At Marriott St. Louis Grand, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to the unforgettable experiences of the hotel's visitors. This high-standard environment fosters not only guest satisfaction but also personal development for its staff members.

The role of Artisan Baker at Marriott St. Louis Grand is an exciting opportunity for culinary enthusiasts who are passionate about baking and pastry arts. The Artisan Baker will be a key player in the hotel's culinary team, responsible for creating a diverse variety of high-quality pastries, baked goods, and desserts that meet Marriott’s rigorous standards for taste, presentation, and food safety. This position demands a blend of creativity and precision, allowing the baker to infuse each recipe with an imaginative touch while ensuring consistent quality.

In this role, the Artisan Baker will prepare and bake breads, pastries, and desserts by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines designed to deliver superior culinary offerings. The Artisan Baker will handle all aspects of the baking process, including scaling, combining, portioning, and prepping ingredients in alignment with daily operational needs. Operating bakery equipment safely and performing regular maintenance will be an integral part of the job to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The Artisan Baker's responsibilities also encompass monitoring ovens and kitchen machinery to guarantee proper cooking times and temperatures, thereby maintaining excellent product quality. Compliance with Marriott’s stringent food safety and sanitation policies is paramount, focusing on correct food storage, personal hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness to protect both employees and guests.

This position requires the Artisan Baker to efficiently set up and break down their workstations in accordance with kitchen protocols, ensuring a clean and organized environment that supports a safe and efficient workflow. Collaboration and communication with team members and guests are essential to uphold the supportive culture Marriott fosters. The Artisan Baker will also contribute to teamwork by assisting colleagues and participating in extra duties as assigned by management, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.

Physical demands include maintaining standing positions for extended periods, walking, sitting, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, and performing various motions such as bending and reaching. These requirements emphasize the hands-on nature of the job within an active kitchen setting.

Marriott St. Louis Grand offers a competitive and supportive workplace for both seasoned culinary professionals and those new to the baking field, with the opportunity to refine skills, grow within an esteemed hospitality brand, and contribute to creating memorable guest experiences.