Pastry Cook

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $22.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Team member and family & friends hotel and restaurant discounts

Matching 401k

on-demand pay

Paid Time Off

Complementary parking

meals

Job Description

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a distinguished AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Southern California. This unique property, with its hacienda-style architecture, lush gardens, and carefully curated artwork, offers guests a tranquil escape reminiscent of a historic late 1800s ranch. The hotel boasts 210 casually elegant rooms and suites that create a welcoming and homelike atmosphere for visitors. Recognized for its exceptional service and commitment to quality, Estancia La Jolla is part of the prestigious Noble House Hotels and Resorts collection, a group known for luxury destinations across the Americas. The culture at Estancia La Jolla emphasizes teamwork, inclusivity, and fun, having been honored as a TOP Workplace in San Diego and the USA multiple years in a row.

The Pastry Cook at Estancia La Jolla plays a crucial role in delivering memorable culinary experiences to guests. This position involves the preparation, production, and presentation of a diverse range of desserts, pastries, baked goods, and other sweet treats, serving multiple outlets including banquets, the hotel’s restaurant, retail operations, and special events. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership, the Pastry Cook helps craft seasonal dessert menus that emphasize creativity, quality, and consistency. Success in this role requires a hands-on approach, combining strong attention to detail with artistic presentation skills and efficient organizational abilities. Beyond technical skills, the restaurant values interpersonal skills such as patience, empathy, and a commitment to excellent guest service. This role is ideal for culinary professionals who thrive in dynamic team environments and are passionate about creating exceptional food experiences. Emphasizing a positive work culture, Estancia La Jolla supports its team members with competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance, family and friend discounts within the Noble House Hotels & Resorts network, a matching 401k program after one year, earned wage access (on-demand pay), paid time off, free parking, and complementary meals. This role often requires working flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic operational needs of the hospitality industry. Estancia La Jolla is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and prides itself on fostering an environment where all team members can be their authentic selves and thrive based on their unique qualifications and work performance.

Job Requirements

Completion of an approved culinary program or apprenticeship
One to two years of increasingly responsible pastry experience in a hotel environment
Minimum 1-2 years of pastry, baking, or dessert production experience
Knowledge of basic baking and pastry techniques
Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs
Requires the ability to serve the needs of guests through verbal face-to-face interactions
Must demonstrate a positive attitude and professional demeanor
Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills
Completes required training as scheduled

Job Qualifications

Completion of an approved culinary program or apprenticeship
One to two years of increasingly responsible pastry experience in a hotel environment
Minimum 1-2 years of pastry, baking, or dessert production experience
Knowledge of basic baking and pastry techniques
Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
Strong attention to detail and presentation
Ability to multitask and prioritize production schedules
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and professional demeanor
Experience within a hotel/resort environment is preferred

Job Duties

Prepare and produce desserts, pastries, breads, cookies, cakes, mousses, custards, and other baked goods according to established recipes and standards
Assist the Executive Chef in developing, testing, and executing seasonal dessert offerings for restaurant outlets and special events
Produce desserts and pastry components for daily outlet operations, banquet functions, and catering events
Ensure all products are prepared consistently and meet quality expectations
Plate banquet desserts for meetings, weddings, conferences, and special events
Assist with banquet dessert production planning based on event orders and guest counts
Maintain consistency in presentation, portioning, and execution for large-volume functions
Coordinate with banquet culinary and service teams to ensure timely and successful event execution
Maintain pars and inventory levels to support daily business demands
Communicate production needs, inventory concerns, and event requirements with culinary leadership
Work collaboratively with banquet, outlet, stewarding, and culinary teams
Participate in daily culinary meetings and production discussions