Setting the standard for grand hospitality, Hotel Kansas City has delivered an experience like no other since its opening in late 2020. Named one of the “Best New Hotels in the World” by Travel + Leisure, and Kansas City’s newest #1 Hotel on TripAdvisor, guests can indulge in Victorian-inspired guest rooms merged with modern twists, preserved touches like hand-hewn walnut and stained glass windows, and multiple acclaimed food and beverage outlets, such as The Town Company. Centrally located in the historic Kansas City Club Building, the hotel is only steps away from the city’s best nightlife, restaurants, and shopping.

Job Overview

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. We are seeking a full time Pastry cook with baking and chocolate production experience. We are a department that thrives on good daily communication and team work. Must have open availability.

We offer excellent benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K at 30 days of employment!

• Life and Disability Insurance

• 401K with company match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Discounts at various retailers -Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

• Tuition Reimbursement program

• Discounted parking and discounts at various retailers -Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.

• Maintain cleanliness.

• Comply with food sanitation standards and ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

• Uphold all standards of kitchen hygiene.

• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products.

• Stock and maintain designated food stations.

• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations.

• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items.

• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage.

Experience:

• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• 1 year of culinary experience preferred.
• 2 years of baking experience required
• Chocolate work preferred
• Ability to have weekend availability and work Morning and Afternoon shifts.

Interaction/Skill Set:

• Must be able to read communicate with colleagues and supervisors in English
• Enthusiastic, experienced and passionate about food
• Foster and uphold a culture of respect, learning and positivity amongst all colleagues
• Be an enthusiastic culinarian, eager to research, develop and learn
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated