Ice Cream Pastry Chef

Sundae Artisan Ice Cream•Vail, CO

About The Position

Are you looking for a hands-on, management career opportunity that is both fun and challenging? Do you have what it takes to successfully manage and have meaningful influence over a small team? Sundae TM (sundaeicecream.com) is looking for the right candidate to join our tight-knit and ambitious leadership team! We are seeking a highly adaptive individual who can thrive in a dual-location environment. This position involves working at both our Edwards and Vail stores and requires strong organizational and time-management skills to manage responsibilities across both sites. The successful candidate will split their time between the two stores, collaborating with teams at both locations. Specific schedules and time allocation will be discussed during the interview process. This position will involve working with a primarily Spanish-speaking production team; fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred. Who are we? Sundae is an established artisan ice cream business with exciting growth opportunities on the horizon and a simple mission—To Share Joy, One Scoop at a Time. We are a friendly face, a familiar product, a welcoming smile, and part of the community. We strive to be “THE place to work” and do so by providing a fun workplace, career advancement, and community involvement. Sundae is the team you can depend on and the company to which you can entrust your career. Who are we looking for? We are searching for a candidate who is: · A passionate leader who leads by example and welcomes the challenges of managing others · Self-motivated and can manage autonomously · Organized and time/task management focused · A confident problem solver in high pressure situations · Coachable and receptive to feedback · A great team player who goes where needed to ensure success This could be your debut opportunity to enter the management field for the first time, or a new challenge if you have a passion for baking and are looking for growth. We are eager to invest in a great fit and let your talent shine.

Requirements

2+ years of baking and pastry experience required
Experience is not required to be in a professional kitchen
2+ years of foodservice experience or equivalent required
1+ year of foodservice management experience preferred
Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish highly preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
18 years of age or older
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Valid Food Safety Manager certificate or equivalent (may be obtained within 30 days of hire date)
Ability to frequently and unexpectedly travel between the two productions locations, located in Edwards & Vail Village
Move, traverse, or remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours
Constantly use manual and automatic foodservice equipment
Regularly move up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet or more
Occasionally move up to 50 pounds for a distance of 25 feet or more
Occasionally ascend/descend ladder to clean or lift items stored above
Occasionally position self to clean, maintain equipment, and retrieve items below counter height

Responsibilities

Manage all production aspects of two foodservice production kitchens located in Edwards and Vail Village
Frequently travel between both locations to ensure operational success through adequate staffing; support business requirements at both locations by being available for on call and emergency coverage
Lead a team of 2-5 production staff by demonstrating exemplary professionalism, presentation, time management, teamwork, and product standards
Recruit, hire, and train talented production team members
Monitor seasonal sales trends to adjust ideal staffing schedules while controlling labor costs
Execute high-quality ice cream/sorbet production standards, including making and decorating ice cream cakes, while meeting heavy volume demands and controlling costs
Sustain operational inventory levels and product cost by placing regular vendor orders, monitoring waste, controlling portion sizes, and accurately tracking outgoing and incoming transfers
Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, and appearance throughout each facility
Oversee and maintain accurate records for the production & distribution of ice cream products
Meet or exceed food safety requirements as established by local and state health departments and industry best practices; food safety management and HACCP certifications may be required
Coordinate with the Retail Store Manager in each location on shared responsibilities, including inventory, ordering, & cleanliness projects
Contribute to new recipe and product development
Participate in and contribute to regular staff, management, and leadership meetings
Perform various administrative tasks related to department operations

Benefits

Annual compensation range: $58,500+
Annual review & opportunity for performance-based raises
3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year, with rollover opportunity
Group Health Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)
Dental Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums)
401k retirement plans with generous company match
Monthly product allowance and product discounts
Individualized mentorship and growth opportunities
Fitness reimbursement benefit
Housing opportunity may be available (approx. 35-mile commute from work location)