Pastry Chef lll

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.The Pastry Chef III is responsible for overseeing pastry operations, ensuring high-quality dessert preparation, and maintaining food safety standards. This role involves creating and executing seasonal pastry menus, managing inventory, and coordinating with other departments to enhance the overall dining experience. This is an hourly position with a pay rate of $26.00 per hour.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervises and participates in the preparation of pastries and dessertsDevelops menu for baked itemsRelays feedback of kitchen employees to department managerProvides input for creation of baked goodsCompletes daily food production sheets and other reportsInspects orders to ensure high quality and presentationCreates signature pastries, desserts and daily specials with approval from Executive ChefPrepares and inspects food to maintain quality standardsInspects ingredients upon delivery and before use to ensure qualityAssists in quarterly inventories and recommends stock amounts to Executive ChefStores unused food properly to minimize wasteShares food and beverage complaints with Executive Chef and works to resolveEnsures department adheres to Choice Hotels, local and state health, hygiene and safety policiesWorks with other departments to efficiently operate kitchenAssist Executive Chef and Sous Chef as neededCoordinates kitchen staffing and food quantities with high volume periods for banquets, restaurants, and barReports special requests, food spoilage, and other Pastry concerns to Executive ChefResponds quickly and accurately to requests for special accommodationsDevelops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagementDevelops and recruits the human resources necessary to achieve hotel and Management Services' goalsDirects the development and implementation of strategies and practices which support employee engagement throughout the hotelOversees all facets of human resources management including the recruitment and selection, training & development, compensation, recognition and performance management of the work forceTakes active role in recruitment and selection of qualified candidatesCommunicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedbackProvides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potentialDrives employee engagement through the creation and implementation of departmental action plansCreates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson Blu experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations. Provides employees with the training and resources they need to maximize employee engagement and deliver Yes I Can! service and teamworkCommunicates and reinforces the vision for customer service to all managers, supervisors and employeesCreates an environment that encourages employees to provide the service brand behavior hospitality and teamworkEnsures that all minimum requirements of the 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee are in place and understood by all employeesEnsures that the hotel delivers 100% Guest Satisfaction by developing customer feedback avenues (soliciting input, reports, etc.) and focusing management team on identifying trends and developing and implementing solutionsCreates an environment that provides employees with the tools, training and environment they need to deliver the service brand behavior and teamwork* Performs other duties as required by Management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our GuestWHAT WE OFFER:Benefits1st Day BenefitsDiscounted parking at $8 a dayFree daily mealDiscounted room rates with Choice HotelsPercentage off restaurant dining at Firelake1st of the month following 30 days of service:Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance Program90 Days:Paid Vacation and Sick Time8 Paid HolidaysPaid Bereavement1 Year:* Paid Floating HolidaysOther InformationThe hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift and alter assigned duties as business dictates. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all timeshis position description is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed, as a contract of employment or a promise of employment. I understand that my employment is an "at-will" relationship and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.