About this position
Desired Qualifications- Minimum five years’ experience in a similar senior pastry role.
- Strong technical expertise in pastry and bakery production.
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- High level of creativity and attention to detail in pastry presentation and flavor.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Manual dexterity to safely operate pastry and kitchen equipment.
- Professional appearance and strict adherence to grooming standards.
- Deliver consistently high-quality pastry and dessert products.
- Maintain excellent hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
- Support cost control through effective stock management and waste reduction.
- Ensure smooth pastry operations during all service periods.
- Enhance and protect the culinary reputation of the restaurant.
- Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily pastry kitchen operations.
- Review and act promptly on pastry-related reports and operational instructions.
- Manage the pastry kitchen, ensuring correct preparation, handling, and storage of all items.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef on menu development and all pastry-related matters.
- Conduct daily physical inventory of specified food items.
- Ensure staff attend scheduled shifts and document lateness or absences.
- Inspect staff grooming and uniform standards and correct any deficiencies.
- Ensure recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, and photographs are current and followed.
- Prepare menu items according to approved recipes, yield guides, and department standards.
- Work on the pastry line during service, supporting the team and interacting with guests when required.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of restaurant services, features, and offerings to respond to guest inquiries.
- Raise and follow up on maintenance work orders, liaising with management and facilities for urgent repairs.
- Inspect cleanliness of pastry sections, lines, and floors and ensure immediate corrective action.
- Minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food and labor costs.
- Supervise pastry production areas to maintain high quality and consistency standards.
- Address operational issues immediately within the area of responsibility.
- Maintain and enhance the reputation and image of the restaurant.
- Demonstrate creativity in menu development, sales initiatives, and adapting to market demands.
- Develop and implement action plans to introduce new pastry highlights to the menu.
- Inform senior management of supply requirements and assist with requisitioning and stock organization.
- Oversee hygiene and sanitation standards to prevent microbiological, chemical, and physical contamination.
- Ensure all pastry work areas meet required hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Conduct on-the-job training and coach team members using the “Clean as You Go” method.
- Maintain a team-oriented approach and effectiveness during high-volume service periods.
Location
New York .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3222348125.