Pastry Cook - The Willard InterContinental Washington

About Us  

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest
hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort
companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good –
comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we
are taking it to new heights.
Five visionary brands - InterContinental,
Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our
luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring
unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels
and resorts in 100 countries around the world.  
Having recently added
a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of
the world’s leading luxury operators.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace
every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled
experiences. 

About the hotel

The Willard
InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s
Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to
the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence
of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries
and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S.
history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue,
the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders
of the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors.
 
 

About the Pastry Cook position
 

Great
restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and
as importantly the food.

As Pastry Cook, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering
flavour will complete each guest’s experience. By taking pride in your
workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your
expertise, you’ll create some of our guests’ most lasting
memories. 

Key Accountabilities

• Make each
  meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature
  flare, you’ll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every
  guest. 
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment,
  and minimise waste. 
• Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any
  unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents. 
• Help create
  a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective
  equipment. 
• Be cleaner than clean – meet or exceed local
  cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen
  duties when needed.
• Give guests a better experience by helping with any
  queries or advice 
• Wear your uniform with pride. 
• Take
  on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull
  together. 

Key Skills &
Experiences

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push
  and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending
  and kneeling. 
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading,
  writing and basic maths. 
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday
  shifts are all part of the job. 
• Compliant – as well as meeting
  local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age
  required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great
  communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk
  to. 

What we need
from you

•    Degree or certificate in culinary
arts 
•    3 years’ experience as culinary
professional
•    Must speak local
language(s) 

What you can expect from us

We give our
people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards
all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your
best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best
training in the business.

 
The hourly pay rate for this role
is $26.79.

This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This
is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at
the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and
the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within
the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited
to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills,
seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales
or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational
needs. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including
paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits
to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the link
below (or through the internal career site if you are a current
employee). 

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages
or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount
and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation
that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole
discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole
discretion, consistent with the law.

Our mission is to welcome
everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage
colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants
and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming
different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG Hotels
& Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow
and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well,
we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our
myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health,
lifestyle, and workplace.  So, join us and you’ll become part of our
ever-growing global family.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made
a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver
True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared
for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.

Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global
luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered
international travel since the 1940s and we are passionate about sharing our
renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive
surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of
the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst
for travel, a passion for culture and an appreciation for diversity. We create
inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If
you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to
the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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