Pastry Chef
If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Chef for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train other associates performing the same or related work and oversee the preparation and service of all baked goods, including specialty items.
Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. Our name in the area means home, family and tradition. We have a strong sense of tradition, and we're looking to create a strong, bright future - a future that includes you.
What will you be doing?
Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods
Be extremely creative and a passionate professional in your field
Prepares specialty-baked goods for in-house and catered events
Analyzes food costs and determines most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality
Maintains food production records, reports, and department files as required
Directs and/or arranges for the maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a manner that promotes efficiency, health, and safety
Records inventory of supplies and orders stock from main storeroom; estimates daily and weekly requirements and replenishes items as appropriate
Provides training and guidance to bakers, senior bakers, and other employees performing related work
Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions
May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Prepare all pastries and desserts for buffets and three restaurant outlets
Supervise all pastry staff including, hiring, training, counseling, and progressive discipline
Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs, banquet functions, and weekly forecast
Control both labor and food costs
Be able to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel, in addition attend all training sessions and necessary meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
What do you bring to the role?
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls, and/or other baked goods
Ability to analyze supplies costs and develop cost-effective procedures
Ability to lead and train staff
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control
Ability to supervise and train assigned staff
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
What’s in it for you?
A free, well-balanced meal every shift
Discounted gym membership
Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
Free parking
“Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
Early wage access
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
And more!
About Us:
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.