The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels to fine dining and entertainment.
La Concha Resort is a modern luxury resort in Condado, Puerto Rico with history dating back to 1958. Epitomizing the fun "Latino Chic" lifestyle, offering stylish amenities and a hot nightlife to all guests. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests, but also our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key in delivering passionate and authentic hospitality service. Let's create a collection of memories together!
Responsibilities Leads the pastry staff to prepare dishes on time and to a high degree of quality.Responsible for all aspects of managing the Pastry Department and personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards.Coordinates the purchase of all food.Develops menus, maintaining approved food cost and labor cost.Demonstrates hands-on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department, ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.Assists with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items.Ensures that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.Ensures that the appropriate quantity of bakery and pastry items is prepared according to forecasted demand and delivered promptly to the designated outlet for guest enjoyment.Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at the restaurant.Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.Bakes fresh pastries, desserts and breads for the restaurant.Creates recipe cards for all menu items and trains staff to use recipes.Prepares stations properly and on time for each service period.Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.Weights, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes.Estimates anticipated food consumption, orders or requisitions supplies, or retrieves food from storage.Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.Keeps records and accounts.Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures; reports accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor.Completes safety training and certifications.Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team to reach common goals, listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees.Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors. Qualifications Hospitality orientedPrevious experience as a pastry cook or in a similar role in a Fine Dining settingAble to handle difficult situations effectivelyAble to work quickly and efficiently, especially under pressureMust be able to bend, squat, stretch, stand for 2-3 hours at a time, and lift weighing up to 50 poundsFlexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysShould work well under pressure, even with minimal supervisionTechnical pastry knowledge.Bilingual (English/Spanish)
The Condado Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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