A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
We are seeking a dependable, service-oriented hospitality professional to support daily restaurant and event operations in an upscale member-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on teamwork, delivers exceptional service, and maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism throughout every shift.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide attentive, professional service to members while helping create a welcoming and positive dining experience. Support back-of-house operations in accordance with established service, safety, and quality standards. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of workstations, service areas, and shared spaces throughout the shift. Follow company policies, food safety requirements, and operational procedures consistently and accurately. Work collaboratively with team members and management to ensure efficient service and smooth daily operations. Assist with setup, breakdown, stocking, and other shift-related tasks as needed to support business demands. Perform additional functions and duties assigned to meet operational and member service needs. Prepare complex doughs, creams, custards, chocolates, sugar work, and decorated pastries. Assemble and garnish desserts à la minute with flawless visual precision and artistic flair Research, test, and develop new dessert concepts, seasonal menus, and signature plated dishes. Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries Follow seasonal degustation and tasting menu specifications with absolute consistency Check stock levels, monitor the condition of baking equipment, and report shortages or maintenance needs
PREFERRED SKILLS
2+ years of pastry experience within Michelin-starred, Forbes Five-Star, or ultra-luxury environments. Formal degree or certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts from an accredited culinary institute; Strong foundational knowledge of ingredient behavior, mixing methods, and advanced pastry arts (chocolate tempering, cake construction) Exceptional artistic precision, mastery of classic and modern techniques, and the ability to perform under high pressure in an exclusive member environment. Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other business-required shifts. Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to quickly learn and apply operational procedures, menu knowledge, and service expectations. Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, preparation instructions, and service guidelines accurately. Current California Food Handler Card, ServSafe certification, or equivalent food safety certification as required by law. Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to taste - to be able to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperatures, mouth feel and smell - to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity for all food and beverage products
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position works in a restaurant and event environment subject to extreme cold (30 degrees), heat (Temperatures above 100 degrees), loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust and smoke and requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending and reaching, and regularly carrying or moving equipment and service items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The company reserves the right to revise or modify job responsibilities as business needs evolve.