Pastry Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Roanoke, WV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a passionate and creative Pastry Chef to join the Culinary team at Stonewall Resort. This role requires extensive experience in a high-volume professional kitchen and a culinary arts degree. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, adept at creating seasonal menus, and committed to mentoring their team. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and presentation of all pastry items in a safe and sanitary environment, ensuring high-quality, profitable products. This is an opportunity to develop skills, train a team, and grow a career within a supportive and collaborative work environment at one of Pyramid Global Hospitality's 230+ properties worldwide.

Requirements

College graduate in the culinary arts.
Extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen.
Proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant.
Responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team.
Enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of pastry experience in a professional kitchen in a high-volume operation.
Ability to work flexible hours. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an Apprenticeship or Culinary School preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all Pastry items for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.
Oversee all production of pastry goods.
Maintain a professional attitude, demeanor and appearance. Always wear proper uniform.
Produce accurate quantities of food, following the recipes and philosophies of Stonewall Resort.
Use products to their full potential, minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles.
Oversee production needs pertaining to shift on duty.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
Flexibility in dealing with business levels and front of house.
Must leave work area clean and sanitized at end of each shift.
Carry out the policies and procedures of Stonewall Resort and Benchmark Hospitality International while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and teamwork atmosphere as per standards of service.
Supervise the design, decoration and plating of various pastries and desserts for Banquet Service and all Restaurant Outlets, while assisting with large events.
Train and lead Pastry employees in the proper preparation and presentation of menu items, equipment and machine safety.
Continually review menus and items, while coordinating with the Executive Chef to update the menus as appropriate, including recipes, menu specifications, and productions forecasts.
Create and maintain a highly functional, teamwork-oriented pastry team.
Assist the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with special projects as assigned.
Provide assistance in other job classification as determined necessary by immediate superior.