Executive Pastry Chef - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Hilton • Beverly Hills, CA

92d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Waldorf Astoria is looking for an Executive Pastry Chef to join the team at our stunning Beverly Hills hotel! This luxurious, Forbes 5-Star property has 170 rooms, 6,300 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes our signature restaurant, The Rooftop, Lobby Lounge, and In-Room Dining. In this role, you will oversee the hotel's pastry department managing a team of 10 and reporting directly to the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will be an excellent culinarian and leader with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, a talent for training and developing others, and the ability to drive and inspire creativity and innovation. This individual must thrive in high-volume, fine dining operations. At least three (3) years experience as a Pastry Chef with a background in luxury hotels is required. Prior union experience is a plus.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years experience as a Pastry Chef
• Background in luxury hotels
• Ability to thrive in high-volume, fine dining operations

Nice To Haves

• Prior union experience

Responsibilities

• Assist running the pastry section of the kitchen
• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings
• Bring creativity to the pastry offerings
• Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
• Plan production to facilitate daily requirements
• Develop appropriate seasonal menu offerings
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Benefits

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Health insurance
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportive parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Accommodation