Pastry Cook

As a Pastry Cook, your attention for detail and passion for food is displayed in your culinary creations that keep guests coming back to dine with us. You will be focused on optimizing each guest’s experience by living out our company purpose of “hospitality from our family to yours”.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative dessert menus for banquets and the restaurant. 
• Creation and execution of custom menus/food items for holidays and special events 
• Contribute innovative ideas to drive revenue and relevance and maximize profits
• Control inventory and ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Understanding and adhering to hotel’s financial budget and expenses.
• Prepare ingredients and cook food according to recipes/menu.
• Test food to ensure proper preparation and temperature.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
• Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers.
• Maintain food, supply, and equipment inventory weekly and orders as needed.
• Maintain daily temperature and waste logs.
• Receive, date, and examine food products and supplies to ensure quality and quantity.
• Meet order requests and standard specifications.
• Restock and cleans kitchen daily.
• The pastry chef will assist the culinary team as needed to include prepping or preparing on the line for the restaurant or a banquet function,
• Greet each guest that you encounter during your shift with a friendly smile. 
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Follow hotel procedures for reporting and turning in lost and found articles.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to resolve service requests or problems.
• Ensure guest and associate safety by following established security procedures including emergency procedures, key security and protecting guest and company confidential information.
• Follow all company and safety procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants should be team oriented with an innate sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years previous experience in a culinary/pastry chef position.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and administrative skills.
• Must have proficient computer and keyboard skills.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Stands,sits, or walks for an extended time period. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

As a family-owned business built on genuine relationships, Naples Hotel Group places immense value on the character and quality of our team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where associates serve each other, our partners, and the community with kindness and respect, working together toward meaningful shared success. Our tight-knit team structure ensures every voice is heard, fostering a collaborative culture rich with opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation in the first year and 4 sick days per year
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus disability and life coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Exclusive global hotel discounts
• Career growth opportunities across our hotel portfolio
• Additional perks including paid volunteer time and lifestyle discount