Pastry Chef / Baker | Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER
Shaner Hotel

ABOUT THE TEAM

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our 205 room Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER. Located off I-190 in downtown Buffalo's Canalside Entertainment District, the Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER is attached to Key Bank Center, the home of the NHL Buffalo Sabres. Niagara Falls, a natural wonder of the world, is just a short drive away. This hotel features modern rooms, elegant meeting space and a seventh-floor restaurant and bar offering stunning views of Lake Erie and the Buffalo skyline.

ABOUT US

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Creates and designs new and unique menu items.
• Uses knowledge of how baking ingredients work together.
• Assists the Executive Chef in the establishment of department budgets and the adherence to budget guidelines.
• Assists with ordering bakery ingredients from suppliers.
• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the culinary preventative maintenance programs.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the pastry areas, associates and guests.

Responsibilities:

The Pastry Chef leads the production and presentation of pastries and baked goods. This includes, sourcing, purchasing, inventory and cost control. The Pasty chef will work alongside the Executive Chef to develop and create unique pastries, desserts, and baked goods.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker, or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• Organizing and leadership skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification preferred.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $22 per hour. Wage based on experience.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Marriott Hotel Discounts
• 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
• 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
• Located on bus and metro routes.

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