Pastry Sous Chef

Location

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige, sand, and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet, you’ll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The  Pastry Sous Chef works under the direct supervision of a executive chef, assisting in the day-to-day operations of a pastry kitchen. As the  Pastry Sous Chef, you are responsible to collaborate with bakery staff on daily tasks and schedules and oversee kitchen staff in the absence of the executive chef. In addition to making pastries and breads, other duties include assessing inventory and supplies, maintaining safe and sanitary working conditions, helping develop recipes and menus, and/or suggesting alternative baking methods.

Responsibilities

• The position also assists with management of employees, including hiring, training and discipline.
• Assist Executive Chef by controlling food and labor cost, as well as purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists and inventory of all kitchen items.
• Train pastry cooks in the performance of job responsibilities and ensure execution at a high level.
• Maintain an exceptional production knowledge and attention to detail with decoration and taste quality.
• Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Ensure food quality is superior and takes action to correct any irregularities.
• Read, measure, and execute recipes.
• Exhibit a thorough knowledge, understanding and application of all cooking techniques.
• Skillfully and knowledgeably work each kitchen station.
• Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Create production list to ensure efficient execution of service.
• Conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests and employee's needs and inquiries.
• Effectively communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is property maintained and functioning.
• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area; properly label and date all products and ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
• Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
• Apply advanced knife skills required for service.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, Culinary Arts Degree focused in Pastry (preferred)
• At least 4 years of high-end pastry experience.
• Ability to create new desserts and change menus to meet business demands.
• Speciality and wedding cakes experience, design and creation
• Ability to create and/or fix recipes in accordance with brand standards, utilizing modern restaurant dessert techniques and plating styles
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to a slicing machine, mixers, and small wares equipment.
• Working knowledge of weights, measures and various baking and preparation techniques.
• Working knowledge of high-end American and European pastries.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of chocolate and candy making skills, including previous experience creating chocolate and sugar showpieces.
• Excellent customer service skills, professional appearance and demeanor, with the ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
• Able to lead and mentor a team.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• At least 2 years of pastry supervisory experience (preferred)
• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting (preferred)

Pay Range: Starting at $28/hour. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate’s qualifications and/or experience. 

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance initiative for hiring. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com