Job Details

Voted #1 Best Resort Hotel in California by Travel & Leisure Magazine, Farmhouse Inn is looking for a full time Pastry Assistant to become a part of the team for this incomparable luxury boutique hotel of 25 rooms and suites with its Michelin-starred restaurant and farm-to-table spa. You will work with an incredible team of passionate owners, experienced managers, and dedicated team members. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the ongoing, rich history at a top luxury inn.

Essential Duties:

The job duties listed below are an overview of the essential duties and measures required to be successful in the position. Please note that the listed examples do not include all tasks, which may be expected within this job position.

• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, daily specials, and any menu or service changes.
• Prepare pastries, baked goods, desserts, cheeses, non-alcoholic cocktails and other related items for breakfast and/or dinner service, nightly turndown service, and guest amenities.
• Prepare menu items for dessert, cheese selections, fresh baked breads and other menu items as needed for daily service.
• Help maintain dessert and pastry inventory on a daily and weekly basis, ordering supplies to execute pastry/dessert items.
• Assist in educating floor team members on menu item availability, components of each plate preparations, and how to describe each item to dining guests; conducts staff tastings as needed.
• Adhere to Farmhouse Inn standards of quality, based on Executive, Estate, Executive Pastry Chef or Sous Chef's training on quality and presentation.
• Cooperate with kitchen and food & beverage team members to provide smooth service.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures- maintain current California Food Handlers Card.
• Clean all work surfaces and stations after regular service is complete.
• Stock inventory as appropriate and assess workstation before each shift to ensure station is ready for use.

General Requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CA Food Handlers Card
• Culinary Degree with special emphasis in baking/pastry/desserts or equivalent experience is desired

Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment.
• Profound knowledge of pastry techniques, baking principles, and dessert presentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality products.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills
• Strong oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, and write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Ability to work interdepartmentally, with Restaurant, Kitchen, Spa and other Farmhouse teams.
• Team oriented attitude
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time and complies with Farmhouse Inn standards.
• Capability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure, with composure.

Physical Requirements:

• Pushing & Pulling: up to 20lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally
• Lifting & Carrying: average weight 30lbs frequently
• Standing & Walking: constantly
• Kneeling & Bending: frequently
• Reaching: constantly
• Need to be able to work in a standing position for prolonged period of time.

Farmhouse Inn offers extensive and competitive benefits (upon meeting eligibility requirements):

• Health/Dental/Vision/Pet Benefit Plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee discounts at the Inn, Restaurant, & Spa

Pay Range:
The starting pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. This is the pay for this position that Farmhouse Inn reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual pay will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Join our dedicated team and contribute to creating unforgettable culinary experiences for our esteemed guests at Farmhouse Inn. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey in the art of pastry craftmanship.

Foley Entertainment Group, LLC. is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to ...@vegasgoldenknights.com to let us know the nature of your request. This employer participates in E-Verify EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.