The iconic Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is seeking a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join the team at this award-winning property!
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this luxurious hotel has 389 rooms, 6 food and beverage outlets, and 12,000 square feet of meeting space. This include a 3-meal restaurant, fine dining restaurant, tea lounge, bar, pool cafe, and in-room dining.
In this role, you will assist in overseeing the hotel's pastry department managing a team of and reporting directly to the Executive Pastry Chef. The ideal candidate will be an passionate culinarian and leader. This individual must thrive in high-volume, fine dining operations and be able to pay close attention to detail. At least three (3) years of hotel pastry experience is a must and background in luxury hotels is a plus.
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What will I be doing?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Create / prepare / produce / bake pastries and desserts according to standard recipes for the restaurant.
- Decorate pastries / cakes with creativity and skill.
- Maintain adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensure the proper storage.
- Prepare in accordance with quality, availability and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.
- Assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation
- Train, supervise, schedule and assist in evaluating staff.
- Strive for perfection in the outlet, 100 % Guest satisfaction
- Ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and always improved
- Organize food production in a cost effective and hygienic manner
- Weekly schedule generation for outlet
- Assist in recruitment, training and discipline of all kitchen staff
- Constantly strive to improve operating procedures
- Find ways to improve the efficiency of the operations that will benefit our clients
- Find methods of reducing costs without affecting the level of service or product received by the guests
- Provide coaching and discipline for outlet employees
- Maintain and monitor Safe and Sound Procedures
- Use the Employee Handbook in understanding the consistent way of Communicating Rules & Regulation to our Team.
- Develop Standard & Procedures
- Being an effective listener, before acting is essential. (Seek to understand)
- Attend meetings when designated to do so
- Controlling & being accountable to the effort in achieving both Food & Labor Cost Goal
- Control food cost by maintaining food standards at reasonable cost through liaison with the Purchasing Department to check prices, market price"
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!