Executive Pastry Chef - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Executive Pastry Chef

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.

Classification: Full-Time

Shift: Various must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $110,000-$130,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

What will I be doing?

As an Executive Pastry Chef, you are responsible for operating the pastry section of the kitchen while working closely with the Director of Culinary and Executive Chef to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Pastry Chef will also be required to plan production and develop seasonal offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• 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

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 such as:

• 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 (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)