Executive Pastry Chef

The Salty • South Miami, FL

85d

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager/Pastry Chef of a Salty store is an upper-level management position that manages the overall operation of their respective store’s kitchen in partnership with our Store Managers and Regional Managers. In particular, the majority of the Kitchen Manager/Pastry Chef time is spent supervising and directing the workforce, ordering raw goods, overseeing maintenance of kitchen equipment, monitoring product quality, managing the quality & execution of prep/dough/donut decor, dictating the production pace and priorities, as well as monitoring and evaluating team member performance and maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen spaces and equipment. The Kitchen Manager/Pastry Chef is the leader of all things BOH for their specific store!

Requirements

• Pastry Chef, Exec Chef, Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef (or equivalent) experience of a minimum of 4 years
• Previous kitchen experience in a management capacity, leading teams of 7 or more
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage kitchen operations independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational planning, problem-solving and operational skills in a team-based environment
• Leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others through positivity
• Proficient with computers and mobile devices
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Fluency to read and communicate in English

Responsibilities

• Acts in a responsible manner that promotes the culture, values and mission of The Salty
• Sets an example for their team by maintaining consistent attendance, punctuality and cleanliness
• Trains new hires and maintains a consistent learning environment for their team
• Ensures all of their teams uphold Salty’s standards of product quality
• Forms a strong, cohesive team that enjoys working together
• Communicates effectively with the team regarding updates and changes
• Conducts tastings with FOH managers and kitchen leads at least 3 times a week
• Responsible for placing orders and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Coordinates end of week inventory
• Responsible for scheduling all BOH staff in their respective kitchen
• Monitors staff hours to ensure there is no overtime
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring team members
• Ensures checklist of cleaning duties is followed daily
• Provides team members with clear, specific, timely and respectful coaching and feedback

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility - Managers are scheduled to work 45-50 hours per week
• Competitive weekly salary, plus quarterly bonuses
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Health, dental and vision benefit plan options for full-time team members
• Matching Health Savings Account
• Matching 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
• Company paid life insurance
• Team member Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• 40% off all merchandise, donut and coffee orders, and catering
• Friends and family discount
• Anniversary Program
• Generous PTO, Sick Time and Well-Being Time off
• Growth and development opportunities in a rapidly growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees