About us

Sweet Alchemy Confectionery is an Ice Cream, Cookie, Briochant Shop with over the top presentations. We are changing from a Take Out/Pop up Pastry Shop to a full Service Downtown Davie Restaurant with 177 seats.

We are seeking a PASTRY CHEF, with experience , take us to the next level utilizing alcohol infused Ice Cream and Pastry, locally sourced Fresh Fruits and edible flowers and willing to experiment further as a SWEET ALCHEMIST, with reciopes and presenations.

We are a multi-concept restaurant chain which includes the Flashback Diner locations, the Deerfield Beach Cafe on the ocean, the Sweet Alchemy Confectionery and under renovations in downtown Fort Lauderdale and in Downtown Davie under two new concepts to be announced soon.

BENEFITS:

• CREATIVE LICENSE: The more creative you are, the better for all of us! Test your recipes, decorate, use props, smoke, flame and water features in the presentation of desserts and surprise all.
• JOB SECURITY (we are a 32 year old Company and we own the Real Estate on most the locations we occupy).
• INSURANCE: Health insurance (50%), GAP Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability
• 401K UNHEARD OF in RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: 4% EMPLOYER MATCHING Contribution after 1 year employment
• FAST TRACK MANAGEMENT TRAINING for TALENT RECRUITEMENT (KPIs, Business Models, Accounting, Labor Laws)
• Semi-Annual Bonuses based on Store and Personal Evaluations and meeting KPIs (food percentages and Labor Percentages).
• Opportunity for profit sharing based off of generated sales.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The recipes used in our company are confidential and belong to the company. Although they are kept under lock and key, the recipes, systems and all that the company funds are to be kept within the company and available for the employees to follow as consistency is key. The recipe book must be enhanced and followed by all employees and it must be constantly enhanced and added as well as made available to the people that use the recipes and it remains the property of the company at all times. Your responsibility remains that Consistency is achieved at all times.

**GENERAL ATTRIBUTES AND POSITION DESCRIPTION**

Positive leadership skills with good communication are essential and our criteria for teaming up depends entirely on individual ability. AGE AND PAST EXPERIENCE are not the determining factors, only performance and attitude determines our mutual success and collaboration.

BENEFITS: We offer above market hourly wages, employee benefits (health Insurance, EMPLOYER- MATCHING up to 4% 401K after 1st year) and opportunity for expansion in more locations and, potentially, franchising. We have room for expansion and we are open to other ideas for our other locations, if interested, in any of our other concepts. We are seeking honest, smart and no-limit individuals of the same mindset as we have to continue a culture of innovation and camaraderie so that we can grow as individuals and as a business.

*******************LIFE AND BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY AND MINDSET***************

We are seeking a person with these attributes: integrity, conviction of opinion, leadership, delegation, team creation, honest and refined, innovative and without limits except by those imposed by truth, integrity and adherence to personal principles and above all to Company Rules and Regulatory Compliance principles of Government Agencies.

Let's meet to determine if our management style is of the same mindset so can team up and continue a culture of innovation and camaraderie beyond the usual goals of simply doing business.

We believe that a great BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP requires an executive team with these GOALS:

**** To have a HAPPY AND FULFILLING LIFESTYLE with enough discretionary time to spend as we choose.
**** To grow and evolve as INDIVIDUALS and as part of a fully functioning EXECUTIVE TEAM
**** To SUPPORT the PARTNERSHIP and to BE SUPPORTED in the same way.
**** To SUPPORT in LEADERSHIP means to TURN THE NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE
**** To Enter a Business with ELEGANCE AND GRACE and leave in the same way.
**** To use CRITICISM as a motivation to become better and not as an excuse to become a quitter.
**** To accept that we all make many MISTAKES DAILY as a natural part of DECISION MAKING
**** To never compromise our INTEGRITY and expect that ALL LAWS and ALL COMPANY POLICIES will be followed regardless of whether we agree with them or whether we voted for them.
**** If change is needed, we will will do so in the open, by following the RULES, AND PETITION FOR CHANGE.
**** To set DEADLINES and see them through to completion by managing subordinates, informing executive team of delays proactively and following up with vendors diligently.
**** To function independently to meet deadlines and goals without needing to be micromanaged.
**** To be RESULTS ORIENTED with money as a function of time, charity as a function of disposable income and success as a function of great teams.
**** To not allow EGOs to make decisions or even enter the workplace.
**** To effectively identify and terminate immediately employees that are damaging to the culture and morale of the business staff and not keep them for charitable reasons (knowing they will eventually find their way and lessons are needed, no one is lost).
**** To always say the truth and our opinion with tact without worrying who likes it or not.
**** To be actively involved in effecting change and improvement at all times in:
Company Policies, Rules, Concepts, Growth, Innovation
Communities and City Involvement: Active participation, Company Representation in Events and Building Projects, Chamber of Commerce, Publicity on a personal Level as well as Participation in Community Activities and Support of Community projects and Charitable Donations.
County and State: Active Participation, Company Representation in Events and Building Projects, visit Tallahassee and participate in Community Activities and Support of Community projects while staying away from intense political party affiliations and strife.
Federal Government at Large: Active Participation, Company Representation in Events and Building Projects that benefit all. Commemorative Ceremonies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• Do you have any plans to travel in the upcoming 3 months?
• When will you be available to start working with us?
• Do you speak any Language other than English? If Yes, what is it?
• What is your favorite dessert and how would you execute it?
• Do you go to School or have other commitments for which you need accommodation?
• Do you have another job that you want us to work around?
• Can you work Mornings or Evenings?
• We are open on all Holidays, 365 days a year . Please advise if you are available on Holidays and Weekends?

Experience:

• Pastry Chef: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person