Pastry Sous Chef

LGO Hospitality's La Grande Orange Bake Shop is calling all Pastry Chefs in the Phoenix, AZ area to apply to join our bakery team full-time!

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

In return for your baking artistry, we pay a starting competitive wage of $55K-$65K based on experience. We also offer medical benefits beginning on your first day, 401(k) after 1 year of service, deep meal discounts as well as a full meal comp at your home restaurant plus growth opportunities. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, keep reading!

ABOUT LGO HOSPITALITY

LGO Hospitality operates more than a dozen businesses in both California and Arizona. We are committed to growing a company and lifestyle culture that sets a standard for those to admire and enjoy. In 2005, La Grande Orange Bake Shop was born from a desire to create handmade baked goods from scratch - the kind that evokes rustic refinement and modern nostalgia. Then in late 2018 LGO opened Cakeshop by LGO Hospitality, its first retail store with a mix of pastries, cakes, pies and the cutest party supplies. LGO Bakeshop also makes breads, rolls, pizza dough as well as gelato under Grateful Spoon Gelato for both wholesale and retail sales.

We owe our success to our hardworking, passionate team. We value each of our employees which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits. Plus, we have a fun work environment that people want to be a part of!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PASTRY CHEF

As a Pastry Chef, you start each day by masterfully crafting together the finest of ingredients to create taste-bud-tantalizing pastries and cakes. Supervise the LGO Bakeshop Pastry & Cake team to ensure recipes are executed properly and according to standards.

The Pastry Chef is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the pastry department as determined by the Executive Pastry Chef. This includes: providing leadership and training in the creation and production of superior food products; increasing productivity and quality standards, ensuring proper food handling practices; and providing ongoing direction and supervision to all the pastry staff.

Continually research new methods, recipes and products to create cutting edge ideas for implementation. Present new menu items and culinary information to all necessary parties.

Pastry Chef will prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, batters, buttercreams, gelato, pastries, laminated doughs, French macarons, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes according to LGO Bakeshop & Cake Shop standards.

With great attention to detail, execute recipes accurately and with pride. Whether you are baking for our wholesale or walk-in customers, it is clear that you care about your work. You prepare and oversee the preparations of yours and teams' stations by supporting and executing prepping and stocking any necessary ingredients and tools. Because we never want to run out, you monitor inventory levels and equipment and report any issues to management. Get ready to bake delightful treats that our customers will savor!

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong culinary skills usually obtained through schooling, certification, or 3 years of applicable experience
• Experience in a professional baking environment for at least 3 years
• Management or supervisory experience with a high volume bakery and/or hotel operations
• Possess a state-issued food handler's card or certificate
• Basic math skills
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Willing to work early mornings and weekends

Do you have an upbeat personality? Are you able to prioritize duties and multitask to meet deadlines? Can you take direction and participate as part of a team to provide outstanding customer service? Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced bakery? If so, we want to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year