Executive Pastry Chef
Compass Group•Washington, DC
•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Working as the Executive Pastry Chef will create and execute new and innovative dessert items for distribution to select locations. You will produce new and existing menu items on a consistent basis that exceed customer expectations in presentation, flavor, and quality. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Requirements
- Experience baking assorted sweet foods on a large scale.
- Ability to follow recipes according to detailed specifications.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Comfortable communicating with employees at all levels and have ability to drive positive results.
- Ability to train others as required.
- Excellent time management skills required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills required.
- Must be innovative and have ability to make changes to operations as needed to further improve work environment and performance.
- Servsafe Certified preferred (ability to obtain Servsafe Certification, if necessary).
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to convert recipes from Metric to Imperial or Imperial to Metric.
- Early morning hour availability and late night availability.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift 50+ pounds.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating and baking detailed and avant garde pastries.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Must be able to work alone and in a team environment.
- Must have a strong passion for baking and a sense of urgency.
- Must have a working knowledge of all aspects of pastry production on a large scale.
- Must be an artist, able to craft works from flour, butter and sugar.
- Must be able to create baked goods for specific diets.
Responsibilities
- Constantly create and produce new and innovative baked goods, pastries, cakes, tortes, breads, and desserts.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of seasonal menus.
- Produce and follow-up on all pastry production.
- Manage inventory and par-levels; communicate purchasing needs to Bakery Manager.
- Execute recipes, menus, and specifications in accordance with company standards.
- Consistently deliver quality food to every guest, every time.
- Ensure quality standards are always maintained.
- Achieves/maintains food & labor costs by accurately preparing food and working efficiently.
- Ensure all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved including adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (HACCP, FDA).
- Ensure all team members adhere to company guidelines as set forth by employee manuals.
- Display positive attitude toward team members.
- Promote cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.
- Assist fellow team members when necessary.
- Work in restaurant and at Mazzone Hospitality commissary as needed and seasonally.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
