Culinary | Pastry Cook 3 ($31.30/hour)

Hyatt Regency Seattle is part of the global Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a leading hospitality company renowned for its dedication to exceptional service, innovative experiences, and cultivating a positive workplace culture. This vibrant, full-service hotel located in the heart of Seattle offers guests an impeccable blend of comfort, style, and sophistication. Recognized as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve consecutive years, Hyatt Regency Seattle prides itself on providing an award-winning culture where employees can truly bring their authentic selves to work every day. With over 1,500 properties worldwide, Hyatt focuses on empowering colleagues through comprehensive benefits, an inclusive work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Joining the Culinary Team as a Pastry Cook 3 at Hyatt Regency Seattle presents a remarkable opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about the art and science of baking and pastry. This role is designed for candidates with advanced baking skills, ideally with 2 to 3 years of pastry experience or related hotel culinary exposure, complemented by a culinary degree or equivalent background. The Pastry Cook 3 is integral to maintaining the high standards of quality and consistency expected in a demanding, high-volume kitchen environment.

This Advanced Pastry Cook position requires versatility, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to producing exceptional pastries and baked goods that exceed guest expectations. The role demands agility in a dynamic culinary operation, with the flexibility to adapt to various production needs across the Hyatt Regency Seattle property. The starting pay for this role is competitive, beginning at $31.30 per hour, with a structured wage increase to $31.93 per hour for colleagues with four or more years of continuous service in the position.

Beyond the compensation, the position offers an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans such as 401(k) and RSP; life and disability insurance; and generous paid time off with vacation accrual increasing with tenure. Additional perks such as new child leave, adoption assistance, and extended illness days reflect Hyatt’s commitment to supporting its team members' personal and professional lives.

As a Pastry Cook 3, individuals will be part of a collaborative team, inspired to foster creativity, efficiency, and excellence in every aspect of their culinary craft. The role extends further than just production; it promotes a culture of continuous learning, enhancing skills, and a passion for pastry arts. With access to unique Hyatt benefits such as tuition reimbursement, discounted rooms at Hyatt locations worldwide, and an employee assistance program, the role offers comprehensive support for career development as well as personal well-being.

Hyatt’s values are deeply rooted in caring and attentiveness, encouraging employees to deliver meaningful experiences not only to guests but within their teams as well. Working here means becoming part of a respectful, diverse, and inclusive community where all qualified candidates receive equal consideration regardless of background or identity. This position embodies Hyatt’s commitment to creating vibrant and dynamic work environments which enable culinary professionals to thrive and flourish in their careers.