Executive Pastry Chef

Enchantment Group Management Company LLC•Sedona, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic? Enchantment is the perfect spot for you! At Enchantment, we work together to create and deliver personalized extraordinary experiences for all guests and team members here at the resort. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and we have one of the best views you’ll ever find! Come join us!

Requirements

Outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic personality.
Ability to create and deliver personalized extraordinary experiences.
Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and engaging culture.
Skills in overseeing and directing pastry and bread production.
Ability to ensure the highest quality standards in taste, presentation, and innovation.
Experience in leading and developing a pastry team.
Proficiency in achieving excellence in execution, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Ability to develop and execute creative pastry and bread menus.
Experience in collaborating with other Executive Chefs.
Ability to drive continuous innovation.
Skills in overseeing daily operations of a pastry department.
Ability to maintain a cost-effective inventory and reduce waste.
Experience in developing and implementing systems for profitable food cost.
Ability to ensure proper utilization of leftover pastry and bread items.
Skills in recruiting, mentoring, and developing a pastry team.
Experience in implementing training programs.
Ability to foster a positive and professional kitchen culture.
Skills in maintaining impeccable quality and presentation standards.
Ability to conduct regular tastings and quality checks.
Experience in working with front-of-house teams to gather guest feedback.
Ability to ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Skills in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen.
Experience in overseeing HACCP protocols and food handling regulations.
Experience in managing a team of 4-8 employees.
Experience in providing leadership and guidance to subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct all pastry and bread production, ensuring the highest quality standards in taste, presentation, and innovation.
Lead and develop the pastry team to achieve excellence in execution, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Develop and execute creative pastry and bread menus that align with seasonal trends and guest preferences.
Collaborate with the Executive Chefs at Enchantment and Hummingbird to enhance dessert offerings across all outlets.
Drive continuous innovation, ensuring the pastry department remains competitive and cutting-edge.
Oversee the daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
Maintain a cost-effective inventory, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient utilization.
Develop and implement systems to maintain a profitable food cost, meeting or exceeding financial targets.
Ensure proper utilization of leftover pastry and bread items to minimize waste.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing pastry team.
Implement ongoing training programs to enhance skills and uphold culinary standards.
Foster a positive and professional kitchen culture that emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.
Maintain impeccable quality and presentation standards for all pastry items.
Conduct regular tastings and quality checks to ensure consistency and excellence.
Work closely with front-of-house teams to gather guest feedback and refine offerings accordingly.
Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen.
Oversee HACCP protocols and ensure all food handling regulations are met.
Directly manage a team of 4-8 employees, including pastry sous chefs, bakers, and other support staff.
Provide leadership and guidance to 1-3 subordinate supervisors overseeing pastry operations.