Pastry Chef
The Marcus Corporation – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
If you’re eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Chef for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train other associates performing the same or related work and oversee the preparation and service of all baked goods, including specialty items.
Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. Our name in the area means home, family and tradition. We have a strong sense of tradition, and we’re looking to create a strong, bright future – a future that includes you.
What will you be doing?
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Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods
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Be extremely creative and a passionate professional in your field
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Prepares specialty-baked goods for in-house and catered events
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Analyzes food costs and determines most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality
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Maintains food production records, reports, and department files as required
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Directs and/or arranges for the maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a manner that promotes efficiency, health, and safety
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Records inventory of supplies and orders stock from main storeroom; estimates daily and weekly requirements and replenishes items as appropriate
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Provides training and guidance to bakers, senior bakers, and other employees performing related work
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Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions
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May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
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Prepare all pastries and desserts for buffets and three restaurant outlets
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Supervise all pastry staff including, hiring, training, counseling, and progressive discipline
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Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs, banquet functions, and weekly forecast
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Control both labor and food costs
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Be able to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel, in addition attend all training sessions and necessary meetings
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Perform other duties as assigned
What do you bring to the role?
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
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Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
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Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls, and/or other baked goods
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Ability to analyze supplies costs and develop cost-effective procedures
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Ability to lead and train staff
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Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
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Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials
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Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control
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Ability to supervise and train assigned staff
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Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
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Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
What’s in it for you?
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A free, well-balanced meal every shift
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Discounted gym membership
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Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
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Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
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Free parking
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“Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
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Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
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Early wage access
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Paid time off
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Flexible scheduling
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
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And more!
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Pay Range $75,000-$85,000 based on experience
About Us:
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.
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