Pastry Chef

If interested in this position Belden House will be hosting an open house on 13 February at 31 North Street Litchfield CT. Bring your resume and see how you can be part of something special.

About Beldon

A cherished heritage of hospitality has been distilled into the spirit of welcome you feel within Belden House and Mews. Created to delight and impress, Belden House is sumptuously designed and restored, brimming with splendor and perfectly appointed in every detail. It is reflected by a world-class team whose personalized, anticipatory intimate service is geared to providing a world class guest experience.

Who We Are

We value our staff, our guests, our community, and are committed to preserving the environment we inhabit. Our culture is all about collaboration, dedication, and best-in-class customer service. Details matter at Beldon. We love what we do, and we love rolling up our sleeves to help each other in any department, in any way. When any one person or department succeeds – we all succeed!

Main Duties

· Assist the Head Baker in the daily creation of pastries, both sweet and savory; cookies; amenities; cakes; desserts, and other products as determined by the bakery leads.

· Work independently in all tasks when one or the other bakery leads is off, including plating desserts for service.

Requirements

· Have at least 1 year experience at a similar position, preferably in a high-volume environment.

· Be proficient in the care of pastry and baking, and have a passion for this area in particular.

· Have an innate sense of hospitality and a passion for providing an exceptional product to our guests.

· Be able to communicate clearly, carefully, and respectfully with any and all staff.

· Be reliable, punctual and committed to being a part of the team.

Who You Are

· You are a naturally service minded and collaborative individual. You are always willing to jump in, roll up your sleeves and help any department with any task. ‘Not my job’ is not in your vocabulary.

· You are a professional both in presence and appearance. You easily build and maintain relationships with managers, peers, and the public alike. You understand what it means to be a Brand Ambassador!

· You are a proactive problem solver, who understands that different mind-sets and backgrounds lead to better solutions.

· You are punctual and accountable. You know that responsibility and reliability are key to success.

· You are a team player. When one of us succeed – We all succeed!

What We Offer:

· Yearly bonus for full-time year-round employees.

· A benefit package which includes paid time off, medical supplemental (ex-hospital indemnity), dental, vision, 401k, and an extensive employee assistance program.

· Employee discounts for food and rooms when you are not working. A free meal for 2 in our dining room is offered quarterly for you to experience our newest seasonal offering.

· Free family-style meals are served twice daily when you are working.

· An employee incentive program.

· A culture that values learning, development, and internal promotions when appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• Litchfield, CT 06759 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, CT 06759: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21