Why We're Here
We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.
Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.
Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.
How We're Different
Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.
It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.
That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.
It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too!
What You'll Do
The Talented Pastry Chef de Partie will provide restaurant guests with excellent food quality and consistency, and with professional service. Responsible for preparing all pastry and bakery items in accordance with quality, quantity, and presentation standards as established by the Pastry Chef. You love building and maintaining sound working relationships with your coworkers!
Some of your responsibilities include:
- Supervises all pastry and bakery production for our Restaurants, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the Senior Management
- Maintains communication with the Pastry chef and culinary leaders.
- Creates and maintains a sound working relationship with all preparation personnel.
- Must have a good understanding of health requirements.
- Review restaurant reservations and banquet event orders on a daily basis in order to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items.
- Reports to the Pastry Chef any maintenance or repairs needed.
- Ensures that all recipes are executed to provide maximum profitability.
- Reviews all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verifies all special food requests with the Pastry Chef.
- Prevents the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
- Inspects delivery of food to ensure the highest level of quality.
- Makes menu recommendations to the Pastry Chef for future menu development, holidays, special events and promotions.
- Supervises the development of daily specials.
- Introduces special plated desserts and tests new items.
- Ensures a variety of menu items offering local and seasonal specialties.
- Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, working cooperatively as a team member and concentrating on both internal and external customers.
- Complies with departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations and policies set forth in the Employee Handbook and Management.
What You Bring
- 5 years of prior experience within a similar role in luxury 5-star hotels - Michelin Star restaurant experience preferred.
- Food Handler Certification preferred.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Baking / Pastry Arts degree or completion of a culinary program or equivalent experience
- Strong computer skills to include: Work, Excel, Power Point, Office and Outlook.
- A strong foundation of baking and pastry techniques
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand/walk up to 8 hours.
- Strong creative organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate written and verbally in English.
- Strong skills in Wedding Cake & Entremets production, Chocolate Decorations & Showpieces and Banquet setups
- Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders.
Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.
