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Job #126856
Assistant Pastry Chef
Posted: July 7th
Highly Competitive Wage
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The Driskill
Austin, TX
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Rooms188  
Year Built1886  
Job Openings18  
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Job #126856 - Assistant Pastry Chef

Assistant Pastry Chef

Property:
The Driskill
Austin, TX
Managed by:
Destination Hotels & Resorts
Englewood, CO

 Responsibilities for this Position

  • The Driskill Hotel, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts and located in downtown Austin, is a four-star, AAA four-diamond hotel that seeks to provide the finest in service, ambiance, and hospitality.
  • Built as the showplace of a cattle baron in 1886, The Driskill has long been Austin's Grande Dame and a center for politics and high society.
  • Today, The Driskill offers deluxe accommodations and five-star dining in true Texas luxury.
  • It stands apart as a landmark of refined hospitality with a rich appreciation of the past and an elegant vision for the future.
  • The Driskill strives to maintain a working relationship with community organizations to ensure the growth and welfare of Austin and its citizens.
  • It is the role of the staff at The Driskill to maintain a distinguished national and international reputation.
  • The Driskill is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
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  • OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • To maintain all functions of the bakery, maintain all quality and quantity control issues
  • Assist chef with special menus and oversee production of all menu items.
  • Help create menus
  • To help with production when needed
  • Insure quality control in all phases of the kitchen
  • Inspect product as they are being made
  • Give cooks proper direction and training
  • Work in conjunction with front of the house and waiters to meet all reasonable requests of guests
  • Keep food and labor costs within budget
  • Maintain order and control problems associated with unexpected situations
  • Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely fashion
  • NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of five years of culinary supervisory experience required
  • Responsible for organizing, supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks
  • Engaged in presentation and preparing menu items
  • Able to mix, bake, decorate all product including bread production
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards.
  • Ensures food ingredients are stored in their designated area and rotated in the proper manner, and maintains consistency of overall product
  • Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
  • Works efficiently and effectively to gather mise en place and produce quality product.
  • Prioritizes and organized tasks for speed and quality assurance.
  • Perform other kitchen duties as required.
  • Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
  • Assists in training and leadership development of culinary staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure and take initiative in a fast paced environment.
  • Must have a neat appearance and be well groomed.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Occasionally lifting or pushing up to 50 lbs.
Technical Requirements:
  • Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

 Compensation

WageHighly Competitive Wage
HoursFull Time, Permanent

 Benefits

Paid VacationYes
Personal LeaveYes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Matching 401k - immediately vested
  • Company Hotel Travel Benefits
  • Medical Flex Spending Accounts
  • Employee Referral Program up to $5,000
  • Fantastic Work Environment
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Leave
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

 How to Apply

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The Driskill

The Driskill

604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701

Phone (512) 474-5911

The Driskill photo

 Management

Managed by 

Destination Hotels & Resorts - Englewood, CO

 Property Description

The Driskill Hotel, managed by Destination Hotel & Resorts and located in downtown Austin, is a four star, AAA four-diamond that seeks to provide the finest in service, ambiance and hospitality.

Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas has long been Austin's Grande Dame and a center for politics and high society.

Today, The Driskill Hotel offers deluxe accommodations and five-star dining in true Texas luxury. It stands apart as a landmark of refined hospitality with rich appreciation of the past and an elegant vision for the future.

The Driskill strives to maintain a working relationship with community organizations to ensure the growth and welfare of Austin and it's citizens. It is the role of the staff at the Driskill to maintain a distiguished national and international reputation.

The lobby of The Driskill Hotel sets the initial tone of comfort and elegance with three-story columns framing a marble floor and stained-glass dome ceiling.

Guests select from 188 rooms and suites distributed between the Historic Wing - with soaring ceilings, elaborate woodwork and balconies- and the Traditional Wing, built in 1929 and featuring art deco styling and the colors of the Texas Hill Country.

All accommodations at The Driskill Hotel include original art, ornate beds, dramatic draperies and high-speed Internet access. The opulence continues in theme suites such as the Cattle Baron's Suite, the Yellow Rose Bridal Suite and the Renaissance Bridal Suite.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Josh Watkins, the renowned Driskill Grill and 1886 Café & Bakery add to the The Driskill Hotel's status as a favored gathering place, while its grand function rooms impress delegates with their high-tech capabilities and elegant appointments.

A well-equipped Business Center takes care of everyday office needs and a Fitness Studio addresses guests' physical well-being with workout areas, a stretching room, two massage tables and a sauna.

Hospitality as a fine art requires experience, attention to detail and discretion. At The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, the staff strives to make every moment of every visit a masterpiece.

 Why People Like to Work for Us

WHO WE ARE:

Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development.

Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size.

This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business.

OUR CULTURE:

Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts.

Our associates are proud to work here!

 Awards

Mobil Four Star
AAA Four Diamond Award

 Property Statistics

Year built1886
Number of rooms188
Sq. ft. of meeting space14,837
 
 
 

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Casual/3 meal
 Continental
Lounges
 Lounge

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • 100% cotton bed and bath linens
  • 24-hour concierge service
  • 24-hour room service
  • Bathroom nightlights
  • Cable television including HBO, CNN, and ESPN
  • Ceiling fan
  • Complimentary shoe shine
  • Daily newspaper delivery
  • Deluxe bath amenities
  • Digital alarm clock
  • Executive business center
  • Executive Business Center
  • Fitness Studio
  • Foreign currency exchange
  • Hairdryer
  • High speed Internet access
  • Individual climate control
  • In-room movies
  • In-room refreshment center
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Massage Services
  • Multiple dual-line telephones
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • One-day laundry and dry cleaning
  • Plush terry robes
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Twice daily complete housekeeping service
  • Voice message service

 Internet Links

The Driskill Hotel
http://www.driskillhotel.com/
The Driskill Grill
http://www.driskillgrill.com/
1886 Cafe & Bakery
http://www.1886cafeandbakery.com/
Destination Hotels & Resorts
http://www.destinationhotels.com

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Job #126856 — Assistant Pastry Chef

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