Your Role:

As the Head Gelato Chef at Venchi, you will lead and develop a dynamic team to ensure all gelato meets our high standards of quality and taste. You will play a crucial role in training and mentoring team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. We seek a motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced, busy kitchen setting and is passionate about both gelato and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

· Team Leadership and Development: Train, mentor, and oversee gelato chefs to ensure they meet Venchi standards. Conduct regular knowledge checks and provide ongoing feedback to support team growth.

· Hands-On Gelato Production: Actively participate in the preparation, production, and presentation of gelato, maintaining the highest quality standards.

· Collaborative Stockroom Management: Assist store managers with stockroom organization, including working with Retail Operations Managers on the efficiency and organization of neighboring Venchi locations stockrooms.

· Support in Ingredient Management: Aid gelato chefs with ordering and managing gelato ingredients and milk orders as needed, ensuring top-quality products.

· Quality Assurance: Ensure gelato is consistently prepared, displayed, and sold to Venchi’s high standards. Review gelato production processes and ensure accuracy in production postings.

· Equipment Maintenance: Maintain gelato equipment to meet Health and Safety standards, ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed timely and correctly.

· Inventory and Stock Control: Work with the Store Managers to organize ordering, stock control, and rotation. Follow up on orders and adjust as necessary to minimize waste and optimize freshness.

· Problem Solving: Report issues to Store Manager and Retail Operations Managers promptly and find solutions to operational challenges.

· Sales Awareness: Stay informed about gelato sales within your shop to optimize production and inventory.

· Compliance and Documentation: Take ownership of the HACCP manual, manage temperature, and stock records, and ensure FIFO principles are followed.

· Delivery Management: Verify deliveries accurately, report discrepancies, and ensure efficient stock management.

· Standards and Guidelines Adherence: Follow and enforce gelato production standards and guidelines across all stores.

· Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate and improve team practices, enhancing overall efficiency and product quality.

Key Skills Required:

· Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.

· Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of Food and Safety regulations or certification preferred.

· Kitchen Proficiency: Comfortable working in a back-of-house kitchen environment.

· Independence and Motivation: Ability to work independently and maintain high motivation.

· Quick Learning Ability: Must be a fast learner with a positive, can-do attitude.

· Multitasking and Organization: Strong ability to multitask and stay organized.

· Personable and Energetic: Friendly, energetic, and a team player committed to excellence.

· Travel: Will be required to travel within the US when needed to support Venchi US. A valid US license is preferred.

Summary:

As the Head Gelato Chef, you will be a key player in ensuring the exceptional quality of Venchi gelato while leading and developing a team of chefs. Your leadership, combined with your hand-on involvement in gelato production, will drive the success of our operations, from ingredient management to equipment maintenance, and will ensure that our gelato remains the best in the industry. Join us in creating a delicious and supportive work environment where both the product and the people thrive

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Work setting:

• Bakery
• Café

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person