Pastry Chef - Conrad Los Angeles

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

·    Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

·    Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

·    Mental Health Resources

·    Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  

·    Go Hilton travel discount program 

·    Supportive parental leave

·    Matching 401(k)

·    Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

·    Debt-free education\: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

·    Career growth and development 

·    Team Member Resource Groups

·    Recognition and rewards programs

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Be a part of the newest luxury hotel in downtown LA, Conrad Los Angeles! As part of the billion-dollar project, The Grand LA, this is the 7^th Conrad Hotel in the U.S. and the 1^st in California.

Located in Downtown LA’s cultural corridor, Conrad Los Angeles is the city’s newest luxury destination, featuring over 300 rooms, a world-class spa, a 16,000-square-foot rooftop pool deck, 12,000 square feet of event space, and three dynamic dining experiences—including our signature restaurant, San Laurel, all in partnership with Chef Jose Andres' award-winning restaurant group, JoseAndresFoodGroup.

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What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Chef, you will assist the Executive Chef to hire, train, supervise, schedule and participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls, and forecasts needs. Specifically, this includes:

• Supervise the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods; ensure recipes and standards are followed, food and labor costs are controlled, the appropriate quantity is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed in order to provide top quality goods for an enhanced guest experience.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the pastry shop and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations
• Supervise hourly pastry shop employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate
• Create, plan and implement seasonal menu changes to provide variety and maintain guest's interest.
• Order and maintain pastry shop supplies at par levels to ensure quality production.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure excellent service & hospitality is provided for the pastry team, guests, community, vendors
• Be able to handle and execute desserts & pastries with a team for plated service restaurants and banquets
• Educate dining room service staff on all aspects of pastry offerings through tastings and staff presentation
• Ensure services are expedited effectively
• Hold team accountable to set up & break down of pastry prep and station according to Chef’s/Kitchen guideline
• Maintain positive working relationship with the team & Dining Room leaders and line staff throughout service periods
• Hold team accountable to following all recipes and presentation specifics (including but not limited to\: standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards & ingredients)
• Accountable to ordering and maintaining the appropriate amount and quality of product in house and ensures team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period
• Tracks and reports any food waste, monitor food prep inconsistencies, evaluating and correcting team as needed
• Ensure team understands and adheres to correct maintenance and cleaning of all area, kitchen and walk-ins to all DOH safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain and properly use all kitchen equipment
• Prepare all food according to Food Handlers Guidelines
• Ensure that team handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained to execute station properly
• Provide continuous training and leadership to develop and grow the team members.