Head Pastry Chef

Position Summary

The Head Pastry Chef manages and oversees operations in the kitchen as well as the kitchen staff. This role assists with planning the menu, helps coordinates with suppliers, and help controlling the budget, and ensures the quality of kitchen operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Works closely with Partners & Chef Partners on continued menu development.
• Manage the purchasing and quality of food items to ensure accuracy and freshness.
• Possesses knowledge of operational systems, which includes inventory and purchasing.
• Coaches and develops back-of-house employees by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Manage weekly food cost & inventories.
• Meet or exceed budget expectations through controlling of P&L items.
• Monitors recipe accuracy, enforcing the use of proper weights and measures.
• Ensures all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Handle and store food products correctly (FIFO).
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue.
• Will partner with General Manager to assist with employee hiring, training & development, scheduling of the BOH team.
• Being a proactive, creative leader with high standards to help identify and create new organizational tools to drive efficiency and service the ultimate standard holder.
• Possesses practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised employees.
• Being an effective communicator to the team and to bakery leadership and ownership.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to bend or lift 50 pounds or more.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

Skills/ Experience

• At least two (2) years’ experience in a full service, moderate to high volume bakery or hotel or high-end restaurant in the art of pastry
• At least 1 to 2 years’ in a culinary/pastry program from a certified facility
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to focus and multitask and work well under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of culinary products and technique.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Join our team, where your creativity can shine, and your passion for baking can be shared with our valued customers!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pastry: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ormond Beach, FL 32174: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23