Baker - Part Time, Seasonal

We’re People People. Are you?

We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Pastry Cook is responsible for pastry and baking production, following the directive of the Pastry Chef, for all hotel outlets. The baker is responsible for the quality and timeliness of the product and for the cleanliness and organization of the pastry shop.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate production of all baked goods and dessert items ordered by the outlets
• Plan and organize production, purchasing and scheduling
• Control food and labor costs
• Produce the highest quality standards for bakery and pastry
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all pastry cooking and decorating techniques and skills: Possess thorough knowledge of methods of preparation of classical and modern desserts, breads and pastries
• Work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines and demands of business
• Check staffing, uniforms, daily production sheets, etc
• Check production for all meal periods to ensure consistency
• Attend department meetings
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3 years experience in pastry kitchen of a luxury hotel
• Culinary degree or relevant experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Physical demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel materials, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
  • Employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs
• Communication
  • Good verbal skills required
• Computer skills – none

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to handle to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in this environment.

The work environment is varied. Work is performed in both guest contact and non guest contact areas.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

$26.50 to $28.50 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. 

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match  

• Paid Vacation & Sick Time  

• Paid Parental Leave  

• Company-Paid Life Insurance  

• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability  

• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance  

• Educational Assistance  

• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)  

• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts 
  
  

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Before You Apply

To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.