at Hilton in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Palmer House Hilton is currently seeking a Pastry Chef to join their team\! In this role you will oversee the pastry team in organization and execution\.
The Palmer House Hilton is an iconic hotel located in downtown Chicago, boasting 1,641 guest rooms, 130,000 square feet of event space, two restaurants, a marketplace and in\-room dining\.
We are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven, with a positive approach to hospitality\. In this role, you will oversee and manage all baking and pastry operations\.
As the ideal candidate, you will:
+ Have at least three \(3\) years’ experience in leading a pastry production team
+ Have proven success of consistently executing a high\-quality product in a professional production kitchen
+ Have a detail\-oriented approach to your work, with a passion for mentoring and developing a team
+ Have a well\-rounded background in banquets, restaurants, and upscale dining with a keen eye for details and exceptional organizational skills\.
If you have previous experience and a background with chocolate and modern pastry production, that’s a huge plus\!
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, apply now and join our team at the Palmer House\!
To learn more about the Palmer House and all of our offerings, please visit: Palmer House Hilton \(https://www\.palmerhousehiltonhotel\.com/\)
What will I be doing?
As the Pastry Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all pastry production in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability\. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Direct, oversee and participate in all pastry production and operations, to include, but not limited to, quality preparation and presentation of pastries, desserts and baked goods, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
+ Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage
+ Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
+ Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
+ Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
+ Recruit, interview and train team members
+ Assist fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships
What are the benefits of working for Hilton?\*
Hilton is proud to 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 such as:
+ Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
+ Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
+ Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program \(ESPP\) \- you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount\!
+ Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
+ Debt\-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
+ Flexible shifts and days off
+ Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at\-home care via AmazonCare
+ Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
+ Best\-in\-Class Paid Time Off \(PTO\)
+ 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
\\Available benefits may vary depending upon property\-specific terms and conditions of employment
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\!
Job: Culinary
Title: Pastry Chef \- Palmer House Hilton
Location: null
Requisition ID: HOT09GQ2
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