Senior Pastry Chef - Join a Market Leader

Summary

The Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop Senior Pastry Chef will have a passion for baking and will be responsible for leading the training and execution within all locations.  This individual will be a leader for our production kitchen team to ensure proper execution of all bakery and café items, as well as upholding Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop standards of hygiene and company policies.

The Senior Pastry Chef is responsible for maintaining food and labor budgets within their department. The Senior Pastry Chef must be able to communicate clearly with the Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop leadership team to exceed our guest expectations.

This position requires a level head, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage high volume production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate and understand the mission of the company
• Understand all procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs
• Responsible for ensuring every employee is working effectively and efficiently, maintaining employee morale and employee relations
• Supervise, manage, and maximize the productivity of all kitchen staff
• Hold all staff accountable for behaviors and performance
• Provide conflict resolutions in a positive, effective manner
• Assess hiring needs and work with the Human Resources Manager to identify viable candidates
• Continually train managers and team to fulling understand all their job descriptions as well as developing the staff in professional development
• Be knowledgeable of kitchen policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures
• Provide overall leadership and support for the kitchen staff and management by creating the appropriate culture and character of the establishment through his/her own personal and professional conduct
• Ensure proper training of new staff members is accomplished and test on production
• Lead and manage the quality/quantity of items produced by the production kitchen, coordinating the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions
• Coordinate and direct all production for the Production Kitchen, as well as specified items to be delivered to other shops, events, and clients
• Train and develop the production kitchen team on proper technique and execution of responsibilities
• Communicate efficiently with the retail stores managers to assist in a smooth service
• Partner with the Store Managers to ensure retail sites are fully stocked for in-store purchases
• Provide advice and suggestions to the Store Managers as needed
• Assist in ensuring all special events are executed properly to the client’s satisfaction
• Organize all pre-orders to ensure flawless execution
• Inspect kitchen equipment for cleanliness and hygiene, and monitor sanitation policies to abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws
• Oversee all baking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control, monitoring timeliness of food delivery
• Oversee the monitoring of weekly sales and adjusts prep production levels ensuring all food products are ordered to par levels and adjust according to business volumes
• Open and close production kitchen at scheduled times, ensuring full preparation for operation and function
• Maintain a budget for food costs and labor costs
• Establish, maintain, and control food waste
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
• Complete weekly inventory for Production Kitchen and coordinate ordering of product
• Communicate new products and information to the team effectively and efficiently
• Participate in developing long and short-term plans for revenue growth and cost control measures to boost restaurant’s overall profitability
• Assist in developing standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, production guidelines, and schedules in an organized and timely manner
• Ensure proper opening/closing procedures are being executed
• Understand food cost and labor cost controls
• Attend production and management meetings
• Other duties assigned by the CEO/Owner as they see fit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years management experience in high volume production kitchens
• Proven experience as Executive Pastry Chef
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with recipe development
• Excellent basic math skills
• Ability to learn all Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop related computerized systems and applications
• Knowledge of typical commercial kitchen and bakery equipment
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• SERV Safe Food Manager certification
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, dairy free etc.)
• Professional appearance with impeccable hygiene
• Proficient with MS Office applications required
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or related field is a plus
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Exceptional organization and leadership skills

Work environment and Physical Demands

• Work with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment
• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Supervision

• The employee performs work under the Production Kitchen Manager.