Executive Pastry Chef | JW Marriott Reston Station

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Executive Pastry Chef for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel & Residences this Fall!

Join the opening team of the first JW Marriott in Virginia! Experience a new level of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a stunning 28-story landmark that overlooks Reston Row, a lively urban hub filled with top-notch dining and entertainment options. The hotel features 247 rooms spread across 12 floors, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the DMV area. With the largest luxury meeting space in Northern Virginia, totaling 35,000 sq ft, it includes two ballrooms with 20-foot ceilings and plenty of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large skylight. The JW Residences occupy the remaining 16 floors. This impressive architectural gem is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro, perfectly positioned between Dulles International and Reagan National airports, providing travelers with exceptional access to the capital region and beyond.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

The Executive Pastry Chef manages the daily pastry operations. Exhibits baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas.

What will you be doing?

• Ensures pastry preparation shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal (OSHA, ASI and Health Department) regulations.
• Establish the day's priorities and assigned production and preparation tasks to be executed.
• Review daily pastry specials.
• Review banquet event orders and make note of any changes.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear directions to team members.
• Take physical inventory of specified pastry items for daily inventory.
• Ensure all supplies are received, stored, and secured correctly.
• Meet with the Front of House Leadership to review equipment needs, banquet dessert plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety and sanitation follow-up.
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment to meet business demand.
• Ensure that items are prepared following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Ensure that quality and details are being maintained.
• Assist the Culinary Leadership with the development of new pastry items, test, and write recipes.
• Assist and direct training of new hires in specific phases of the pastry operation as directed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, including the handling of special dietary and allergy requirements as needed.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Be present during meal periods.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable on the fundamentals of pastry techniques and plate presentations.
• 2 years of related experience and/or education is required.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts that include evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Tips Trained and Food Handlers certification are all highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be organized and able to work with a sense of urgency and seek guest satisfaction.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs.

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.