Executive Pastry Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Extensive Knowledge of a large variety of pastries, desserts and an ability to develop new menu items.
• Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
• Pleasant nature and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work all food stations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• ServSafe Certification
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED
• Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Work in a hot and steamy environment.
• Must be able to withstand temperature up to 105 degrees.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a Culinary/Pastry/Apprenticeship certificate (or equivalent) and 2 years’ culinary supervisory experience in a fine dining/resort establishment. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of all pastry stations throughout the kitchen.
• Oversee proper training of staff.
• Ensure maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, related areas and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment.
• Communicate with the Chef to discuss daily production, ordering and culinary operations.
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
• Monitor correct preparation of all food products.
• Monitor all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling a rotation.
• Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality, freshness and integrity.
• Assist in working all stations as needed to maintain smooth operation.
• Work with chef in management of fiscal responsibility.
• Work with the pastry team and Executive Pastry Chef in menu development.
• Assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.
• Resolve food quality concerns immediately.
• Make chef/manager aware of guest’s comments and complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.