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JW Marriott Reston Station
1840 Reston Row Plaza |
Reston, VA 20190
250 Room Hotel
Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Full-Time
Description
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Pastry Cook for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station Residences this Fall!
Join the opening team of the first JW Marriott in Virginia! Experience a new level of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a stunning 28-story landmark that overlooks Reston Row, a lively urban hub filled with top-notch dining and entertainment options. The hotel features 247 rooms spread across 12 floors, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the DMV area. With the largest luxury meeting space in Northern Virginia, totaling 35,000 sq ft, it includes two ballrooms with 20-foot ceilings and plenty of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large skylight. The JW Residences occupy the remaining 16 floors. This impressive architectural gem is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro, perfectly positioned between Dulles International and Reagan National airports, providing travelers with exceptional access to the capital region and beyond.
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next exceptional team member to join us on our amazing Team. We are committed to providing you with:
Generous compensation package
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
What will you be doing?
Developing and updating pastry recipes to enhance menu offerings and meet customer preferences.
Supervising and training junior kitchen staff to ensure high standards of pastry preparation and presentation.
Managing inventory of baking supplies and ingredients, ensuring stock levels are maintained and orders are placed as needed.
Coordinating with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service during peak hours.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pastry station and kitchen areas in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Creating visually appealing dessert displays for special events and occasions to attract customers
Monitoring and adjusting baking processes to achieve optimal texture and flavor in all pastry items.
Meeting sales targets by developing seasonal and promotional pastry items that drive customer interest.
Experimenting with new techniques, ingredients, and flavor combinations to innovate and improve pastry offerings.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to pitch-in and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Customer Satisfaction:
Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.
Work Habits:
In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.
Safety & Security:
The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
NOTE:
This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate's supervisor.
Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an at will associate.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Posted June 5, 2025
15
JW Marriott Reston Station
Ascend to new heights of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a majestic 28-story beacon of sophistication in the heart of Northern Virginia. The striking architectural marvel stands proudly along the Silver Line Metro, strategically located between Dulles International and Reagan National, offering distinguished travelers unparalleled access to the capital region and beyond.
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Pastry Cook
JW Marriott Reston Station
1840 Reston Row Plaza |
Reston, VA 20190
250 Room Hotel
Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Full-Time
Description
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Pastry Cook for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station Residences this Fall!
Join the opening team of the first JW Marriott in Virginia! Experience a new level of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a stunning 28-story landmark that overlooks Reston Row, a lively urban hub filled with top-notch dining and entertainment options. The hotel features 247 rooms spread across 12 floors, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the DMV area. With the largest luxury meeting space in Northern Virginia, totaling 35,000 sq ft, it includes two ballrooms with 20-foot ceilings and plenty of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large skylight. The JW Residences occupy the remaining 16 floors. This impressive architectural gem is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro, perfectly positioned between Dulles International and Reagan National airports, providing travelers with exceptional access to the capital region and beyond.
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next exceptional team member to join us on our amazing Team. We are committed to providing you with:
Generous compensation package
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
What will you be doing?
Developing and updating pastry recipes to enhance menu offerings and meet customer preferences.
Supervising and training junior kitchen staff to ensure high standards of pastry preparation and presentation.
Managing inventory of baking supplies and ingredients, ensuring stock levels are maintained and orders are placed as needed.
Coordinating with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service during peak hours.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pastry station and kitchen areas in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Creating visually appealing dessert displays for special events and occasions to attract customers
Monitoring and adjusting baking processes to achieve optimal texture and flavor in all pastry items.
Meeting sales targets by developing seasonal and promotional pastry items that drive customer interest.
Experimenting with new techniques, ingredients, and flavor combinations to innovate and improve pastry offerings.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to pitch-in and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Customer Satisfaction:
Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.
Work Habits:
In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.
Safety & Security:
The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
NOTE:
This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate's supervisor.
Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an at will associate.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Posted June 5, 2025
15
JW Marriott Reston Station
Ascend to new heights of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a majestic 28-story beacon of sophistication in the heart of Northern Virginia. The striking architectural marvel stands proudly along the Silver Line Metro, strategically located between Dulles International and Reagan National, offering distinguished travelers unparalleled access to the capital region and beyond.
Job ID: 480287669
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025
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