Executive Pastry Chef - Durango

Position: Executive Pastry Chef Department: Bakery

It’s great to meet you!

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about the next generation of Station Casinos properties, a brand stemming from Frank Fertitta, Jr.’s inclusive spirit, forward-looking vision, and dedication to excellence. Durango exists to give locals a place to go—a destination for people to feel welcome and at home, and we need some managers to help make this a reality.

Interested? Then see why this role is important to us.

This role is critical for us to succeed as an approachable, luxury destination offering best-in-class hospitality and exciting amenities for all. In addition to helping us get work done, as a manager at Station Casinos, you are expected to support, develop, and inspire the people you are responsible for because we believe in a people-first approach.

If you are willing to take on this responsibility, then check out what you will be doing. Your role requires several outcomes or goals to be met. You are expected to meet the following financial, guest, and team member KPIs that are essential to our success.

Ensure that kitchens and equipment are in good working order to ensure a clean and hazard free work area. If kitchen and/or equipment are not in good working order, report the problem immediately.

Must possess the ability to work hands-on in any kitchen environment pertaining to a three-meal period and high volume production, including but not limited to, baking all manners of cakes, pies, pastries, breads, tortes, etc., for Guest services according to Station Casinos’ standards and specifications.

Follow recipe book and guidelines set forth by corporate food and beverage.

As a manager you are also expected to be there for your team, enable and empower them to perform, own your operation or shift, and build caring and trusting relationships with your people. You must also engage and communicate with your team, elevate performance through coaching, develop your talent, and champion collaboration within your team and across the business.

What we can’t train is what’s inside of you.

Our values are essential to us, and we need them to be important to you, too. We look for managers who are naturally kind, inclusive, forward-thinking, reliable, passionate, and self-aware so they can lead by example.
Being a role model for our values is non-negotiable.

So far, so good, but just one or two more things.

In a perfect world, we would also like you to come with:

Minimum 6 years’ experience outside training in related fields.

Must have working knowledge and demonstrated the ability to man 100% of all stations in the bake shop without hesitation.

Must have working knowledge and advance proficiency in piping jells, icings, creams, etc.

Ability to obtain all necessary work cards

So, what do you think? Is this you? Then what are you waiting for? Go ahead and fill out the application form. And if not, no problem. We still think you’re great and hope to catch up soon!

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