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Executive Pastry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $66,600.00 - $94,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Meal Allowances

Job Description

Kessler Hospitality is a distinguished portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels that span several key locations including Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Renowned for their unique design aesthetics, luxurious accommodations, and enriching atmosphere, each property in the Kessler Hospitality collection reflects a harmonious blend of art, music, and cultural influences designed to captivate and resonate with the discerning traveler. Originating as the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, Kessler Hospitality has played a pivotal role in introducing seven distinctive Autograph Collection branded hotels, each tailored for the individualistic traveler who seeks bold, original, and memorable experiences... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • substantial experience in pastry or culinary leadership roles
  • ability to uphold food handling and quality assurance standards
  • strategic business acumen
  • strong leadership and team-building capabilities
  • advanced communication skills
  • ability to manage budgets and operational expenses
  • proficiency in recipe development and costing
  • experience with staff training and performance evaluation
  • knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations
  • capability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously
  • physical capability to work in kitchen settings
  • willingness to attend required trainings and meetings
  • commitment to company policies and confidentiality

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a strategic business leader
  • demonstrated ability to build team engagement and loyalty
  • strong facilitation and motivational skills
  • ability to generate alignment and maintain high performance
  • leadership with courage and accountability
  • execution of plans using systems and tools
  • advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to implement and uphold service standards
  • ability to motivate associates and maintain cohesive teams
  • strong prioritization and organizational skills
  • ability to perform under pressure
  • basic financial literacy including data understanding and arithmetic
  • relationship building skills with clients and industry contacts
  • expertise in preparing a wide range of pastry offerings

Job Duties

  • Maintain the integrity of guests' privacy, maintain the integrity of company proprietary information and protect assets, maintain a file of recipes including ingredients, portions, and preparation directions, set standards and methods for portion control, manage budgets for food, labor, and operating expenses, develop and follow recipes for desserts, pastries, and breads including special requests, cost food items and assist executive chef with monthly reports, create kitchen labor schedules, assist with seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily specials and menu creation, monitor execution procedures for quality and consistency, conduct hands-on training with kitchen staff, train staff on new menu items and procedural changes, hire, coach, counsel, and evaluate pastry team members, develop and mentor sous chefs, supervisors, and cooks, implement and maintain sanitation practices, collaborate on menu development and staff training, create and monitor kitchen inventory and order inspections, order and maintain kitchen supplies at par levels, read and produce work in a timely manner, maintain clean and sanitary work area, maintain professional appearance, comply with safety and security policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, follow safety rules and proper equipment handling, attend training and meetings, perform other tasks including cross-training, perform all other assigned duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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