Pastry Lead - Eataly King Of Prussia

Eataly North America•King of Prussia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Eataly is seeking a Pastry Lead to oversee the production of all pastries for their King of Prussia location. This role involves managing a pastry team of approximately 10 employees and reporting to the Executive Chef, with functional reporting to the Head of Pastry. The Pastry Lead will supervise and participate in the creation of Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies, and other dolci for Eataly's counters and restaurants. Responsibilities include managing the pastry team's schedules, submitting payroll, providing feedback and motivation, training on Italian pastry production, and ensuring all food meets quality standards. The role also involves producing decorative centerpieces and special orders, requisitioning supplies, and maintaining a clean and sanitary production area.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position.
Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Intermediate computer skills.
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting.
Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment.

Nice To Haves

Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci.
Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants.
Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels.
Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency.
Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders.
Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop.
Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.