Pastry Chef - Grand Canyon South Rim

Overview

We're excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We're hiring Pastry Chef to Live. Work. Explore. this season!

Job Summary:Oversees all baking production for Grand Canyon National Park Lodges working out of the El Tovar kitchen facility.

The Details:Position Type: Year RoundSalary/Pay: $57,304 a yearSchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center - Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Oversee hands on production of pastry and confection products required for the dining rooms, banquets and special events

• Supervise the bakers in the production of breads, rolls, pastry, and dessert items in prescribed amounts for the various F&B units.

• Ensures quality control of all baked items and items meet standards set by the Director of Culinary.

• Manages lobby dessert table display.

• Ensures compliance with ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation standards for the bakery.

• Work with Executive Sous Chef on development of daily specials for the bakery.

• Schedules, trains and manages payroll of bakers.

• Assist with the monthly inventory for the bakery

• Order any special products needed for special events.

• Assist in the management of the El Tovar kitchen as necessary.

• Manages holiday decorations and seasonal baking/pastry specials.

• Conduct annual reviews for hourly personnel in the bakery.

• Assist the Director of Culinary in the equipment needs of the bakery.

• Ensure that assigned staff is adhering to all safety and risk management policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited culinary academy or institute or equivalent industry experience.

• Minimum of two years baking and pastry experience in a high volume bakery store or kitchen.

• Thorough familiarity with baking recipes, portions, and equipment.

• Ability to train and supervise staff.

• Ability to stay current with pastry trends and add value to the kitchen operations.

• Must be available to work earlymorning shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to pass ServeSafe HACCP food sanitation course.

• Good verbal communication with the ability to professionally interact with a broad cross-section of guests and employees.

Physical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Constantly stand, walk, reach upward, bend, lift/carry/handle 10 lbs or less and up to 11 - 50 lbs, push/pull 12 lbs or less and up to 13 - 25 lbs
• Frequently reach above the shoulder, squat/kneel, lift/carry/handle 21 - 50 lbs and push/pull 26 - 40 lbs
• Occassionally sit, climb/crawl, lift/carry 51 - 100 lbs and push/pull 41 - 100 lbs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.