Description
As the Executive Pastry Chef, a typical day might include the following:

• Operating and managing the Big Night Entertainment Group pastry department alongside corporate executive chef, venue executive chefs and management
• Developing and creating dessert menus for each restaurant location, as well as menu offerings for private events
• Preparing a variety of baked goods and dessert dishes in accordance with company recipes, cooking methods and portion sizes
• Monitoring and facilitating the ordering of ingredients, supplies and equipment
• Setting plating and display standards, decorating pastries and dishes in a consistent and aesthetically pleasing style
• Meeting with clients and sales and event management in regards to custom-made dessert orders or special requests
• Ensuring quality and safety of food by monitoring team in regards to all health, safety and organizational standards

• Interviewing, hiring, training and developing pastry employees; planning, scheduling, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
This job might be for you if you demonstrate the following abilities and meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a similar role in a high-volume restaurant and/or bakery
• Culinary certification or apprenticeship with a concentration in pastry is a plus
• Food Safety Certification a plus and will be a requirement if selected for the position
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff and guests; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources
• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Uses innovative approaches and ideas to improve recipes and plate presentation
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Hours
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

• May be required to lift or move up to 30 lbs using proper lifting techniques and withstand long hours on your feet in a fast-paced, high energy environment
• Non-typical office hours will be customary including evenings, weekends, and holidays