Pastry Sous Chef - Hilton Anatole

Hilton Anatole is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join their talented pastry team!

Known for its vibrant dining, resort style amenities, and impressive art collection, the Hilton Anatole is an iconic landmark hotel in the heart of Dallas. As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will be a part of an exceptional setting within the main bake shop to support a variety of dining experiences for guests to enjoy from fine dining at SER Steak + Spirits to casual options like Media Grill & Bar and grab-and-go offerings at Counter Offer including Banquets with over 600,000 sq. ft. of event space hosting major conventions, galas, and high profile events year round.

We are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven, with a positive approach to hospitality. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply now and join our team at Hilton Anatole!

Check us out: Hilton Anatole | Dining

Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Full availability including weekends and holidays

The ideal Pastry Sous Chef candidate is a passionate and career driven pastry professional with 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a hotel or restaurant pastry environment. They bring strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a team while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. A culinary degree is preferred but not required, as hands-on expertise, creativity, and a commitment to growth are most essential. This individual excels at problem solving in a fast-paced setting, contributes innovative ideas to the pastry program, and demonstrates a genuine dedication to advancing their culinary career within a dynamic and collaborative operation.

What will I be doing?

A Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the planning, preparation, production and control of all pastry and bake shop operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist in overseeing daily operations of the main bake shop, ensuring consistent quality and presentation of all pastries and baked goods.
• Lead, train, and mentor pastry team members, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in menu development, recipe testing, seasonal items, and creative dessert concepts.
• Ensure all products meet established standards for taste, texture, appearance, and portion control.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization in all pastry production and storage areas, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Manage production schedules to meet the demands of restaurants, banquets, and special events.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering ingredients, and minimize waste through proper planning and utilization.
• Troubleshoot production issues and proactively resolve challenges related to staff, equipment, or product quality.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership and other departments to support property-wide culinary initiatives.
• Uphold brand standards and contribute to a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement within the pastry team.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day and our amazing team members are at the heart of it all!