Pastry Cook

Santa Monica Proper is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook. A seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, the 271-room Santa Monica Proper Hotel will feature interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, multiple dining options by local area culinary stars, a rooftop lounge and swimming pool, 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and almost 7,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare all menu items in accordance standards set by the Pastry Chef
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food on the station prior to and during service
- Responsible for pastry production and plating during service
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
- Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
- Answer, report and follow instructions from the Pastry Chef, Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with guests and colleagues

Qualifications
- A technical culinary program degree with pastry emphasis or a minimum of one year of technical pastry experience
- Solid time management skills
- Passionate and detail-oriented
- Experience in fine dining is preferred
- Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Santa Monica Proper is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook. A seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, the 271-room Santa Monica Proper Hotel will feature interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, multiple dining options by local area culinary stars, a rooftop lounge and swimming pool, 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and almost 7,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare all menu items in accordance standards set by the Pastry Chef
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food on the station prior to and during service
- Responsible for pastry production and plating during service
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
- Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
- Answer, report and follow instructions from the Pastry Chef, Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with guests and colleagues

Qualifications
- A technical culinary program degree with pastry emphasis or a minimum of one year of technical pastry experience
- Solid time management skills
- Passionate and detail-oriented
- Experience in fine dining is preferred
- Work flexible schedules and willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Collaborate with Colleagues cross-departmentally
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Work cohesively with Colleagues as part of a team

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.