PM Pastry Cook

Greenville, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.50 - $20.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Kessler Hotels is a distinguished collection of artistically inspired boutique hotels that emphasize unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties spanning states including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Kessler Hospitality blends exquisite art, music, and cultural influences to create approachable yet refined environments for its guests. Each hotel is meticulously crafted to offer bold, original experiences that entice individualist travelers. The company was the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, launching seven hotels under this prestigious brand. From cutting-edge downtown icons to premier luxury lodges, entertainment hot spots, and elite ski lodges, Kessler Hotels offer guests a remarkable stay infused with Bohemian luxury and creativity.

One of the standout properties is nestled on the falls of the iconic Reedy River in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This AAA Four Diamond boutique lodge offers a unique, intimate immersion into the city’s natural wonders and vibrant culture. The hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views paired with earth-inspired décor elements, such as unique chandeliers and a wine room. Guests enjoy balcony relaxation, an outdoor bar and restaurant overlooking the Reedy River, a manicured event lawn, and amenities including a spa, an art gallery, a fitness center, and hiking trails. This property blends natural beauty with upscale hospitality, making it a sought-after destination for travelers seeking both adventure and rejuvenation.

The role of Pastry Cook at Kessler Hotels is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about baking and pastry arts. This hourly position involves preparing and baking desserts, breads, and pastries to the highest standards of quality and presentation. The Pastry Cook plays a crucial role in ensuring that all dessert offerings meet food handling and quality assurance standards while providing an exceptional culinary experience to guests. This position requires a blend of creativity, precision, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The incumbent will follow recipes meticulously, accommodate special guest requests, manage inventory and equipment, and maintain a clean and safe workspace. With a commitment to the mission and core values of Kessler Hospitality, this role supports the overarching goal of delivering luxurious, artistically inspired dining experiences in an intimate boutique hotel setting.

As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for the entire pastry production process—measuring and mixing ingredients, preparing fillings and icings, decorating cakes and pastries, adjusting oven temperatures, and ensuring the proper rotation and storage of food to minimize waste. You will work closely with kitchen leadership to communicate needs and maintain inventory levels. The position requires adherence to health and safety codes, sanitation standards, and a professional appearance. Attendance at relevant training and meetings is expected to keep skills and knowledge current. The Pastry Cook must also maintain effective communication with internal team members and guests, contributing to a warm and friendly atmosphere that aligns with the company’s standard of hospitality.

This career opportunity is ideal for individuals with a culinary or pastry and baking degree or equivalent training in the hospitality or restaurant industry. Ideal candidates have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably within luxury brands or markets. Food safety certification is preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures, alongside knowledge of kitchen operations and pastry production techniques. Comfort with multitasking, communication skills, and proficiency with culinary tools and kitchen equipment is essential. Candidates must thrive in a busy shared kitchen environment, adapting to shifting priorities with professionalism and teamwork. Physical requirements include handling kitchen pressures such as high temperatures and humidity, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the capability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly. Work schedules may vary week to week and can exceed 40 hours as business demands.

Joining Kessler Hotels as a Pastry Cook means becoming part of a renowned hospitality group dedicated to artistic excellence and guest satisfaction. This role offers the chance to grow professionally in a creative, supportive environment that values quality and originality. If you are passionate about pastry arts and desire to work in a luxury boutique hotel setting known for its unique cultural ambiance and high standards, this position could be your next rewarding step.

Job Requirements

Culinary or pastry and baking degree or equivalent training preferred
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience required
Experience in luxury brand markets preferred
Food safety certification preferred or must be obtained within 30 days
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Familiarity with kitchen equipment use and cleaning
Basic baking and pastry production knowledge
Effective communication and multitasking skills
Proficient with knives and culinary tools
Experience with Microsoft Office and POS systems
Ability to work in noisy shared spaces without a private office
Capability to handle frequently changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to work safely in high temperature and humid kitchen environments
Must work independently and in teams
Willingness to work more than 40 hours weekly as needed
Ability to lift 40 pounds daily

Job Qualifications

Culinary / pastry & baking degree or related training equivalent in the hospitality/restaurant industry - preferred
1 years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title - required
Experience within luxury brand/markets - preferred
Food safety certification - preferred or attained within 30 days
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
Basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas
Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery
Basic knowledge of baking & pastry production
Ability to effectively communicate and multi-task
Proficient in handling knives and culinary tools
Basic knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as POS (point of sale) systems
Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office
Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration
Must be able to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity
Must be able to work independently and also in a team environment
Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to push, pull and lift up to 40lbs on a daily basis

Job Duties

Follows recipes to properly and efficiently prepare and present all dessert, pastry and bread items to be served, including accommodating special guests' requests
Checks restaurant par list to ensure adequate prep for shift
Measure and mix ingredients for dough or batter
Prepare and cook ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards and other desserts
Adjust drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures
Mixes ingredients to make icings
Decorates cakes and pastries
Complete the equipment check list and walk through and notify if any problem with equipment
To rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage
To maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas
To communicate the need for goods to be ordered to kitchen leadership
To be able to read, understand and produce in a timely manner
To maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items
Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes
Maintain neat, clean and professional appearance according to standards
Comply with all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions
To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment and machinery
To attend all training and meetings as directed
To perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed
Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuine warm and friendly manner using professional and Company standard nomenclature
All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned