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Pastry Chef - Year Round - Full Time - The Arrabelle, a RockResort - Vail, CO
From casual comforting cuisine to upscale Alpine inspired dining, The Arrabelle at Vail Square offers a variety of dining options to please every palette. The Arrabelle at Vail Square is currently looking for a Full Time Year Round Pastry Chef to assist in the operation of all of the Arrabelle's culinary outlets including The Tavern on the Square, our lively restaurant that features mouthwatering breakfasts, desserts and everything in between. The Arrabelle Culinary Department is also responsible for In Room Dining, Employee Dining and catering to our robust banquet department which plays host to numerous weddings, corporate events and other special occasions.
The Pastry Chef is responsible for ensuring that all Resort guests have the highest quality culinary experience possible while maintaining a profitable Food & Beverage Division. A Pastry Chef oversees all aspects of the pastry department's operations that include; Tavern on the Square, Catering, In-Room Dining, Game Creek Chalet, special events and employee meals. Additional responsibilities include developing an amenity program that involves Rooms Department, Holidays and Special Events as well as Special Amenities for our Restaurant, Tavern on the Square. This includes fresh, quality oriented and interesting deserts, breads and pastries appropriate for the outlets previously described. The Pastry Chef is responsibilities include hiring, staffing and scheduling for the pastry department. The Pastry Chef will maintain all health department standards, brand standards and safety standards and must be Serve Safe Certified. They will manage financial expectations of the Resort through implementation of inventory and labor cost controls on a daily basis.
The Pastry Chef is capable of motivating a team to meet the department and resorts goals. Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude toward all co-workers, managers and guests. Capable of working as a part of a cohesive culinary/kitchen team. Adheres to all five star/diamond brand standards to ensure that all guests have an outstanding culinary experience.
Pastry Chef is a manager in a high end-fast paced culinary environment. They will exhibit a high level of creativity and innovation in menu development. They will develop standardized recipes and portion controls. They will assist in prepping the dessert station and re-stocking, as necessary. They will work closely with catering sales managers and the Culinary Team and well as attending applicable meetings. They will assist the culinary team as needed and help to receive food and dry goods for the department and properly account for such deliveries. Keep all coolers and walk-ins neat and clean. Properly store/cover all food items and rotate products for freshness. Helps the Chef maintain all par levels for the kitchen(s).
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. -required
- Current certification in state Professional Food Handler Program. -required
- Previous culinary experience. -required
- Four years of pastry experience in an upscale, high volume hotel/resort or restaurant. -required
- Prior management/supervisory experience. -required
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English both written and verbal. -required
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. -required
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. -required
- Culinary degree/certificate. -preferred
- Computer proficiency. -preferred
- Prior experience using word, outlook and excel. -preferred
- Ability to communicate in Spanish. -preferred
Learn more about:
The Arrabelle: http://arrabelle.rockresorts.com/
Vail Resorts Grooming Policy: http://jobs.vailresorts.com/info/company-policies.aspx Vail Hospitality's Grooming policy may be slightly more stringent due to our luxury brand.
Have fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and a commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.
Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
