Pastry Sous Chef Sky Project by Rhubarb LLC dba Peak

Overview:

Along with the Pastry Chef, the Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for all pastry menu execution and development. The Pastry Sous Chef oversees a team of Pastry Cooks that are responsible for preparing high quality products in all areas of the pastry department. The Pastry Sous Chef should have an endless passion for desserts, a great attitude, and exceptional work ethic. Successful candidates require great efficiency and focus, good communication skills, a pleasant friendly attitude, and a strong passion for hospitality and growth.

This role will pay a salary of $27-$30/ hour

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

job expires 7/31/2024

Responsibilities:

Ensure high performance and overall excellence & hospitality in the Pastry Department throughout each day’s specific service periods, ensure consistent execution of pastry offerings and timely flow of service.

Always maintain positive working relationships and clear communication with Kitchen & Service teams.

Lead by example. Team comes first mentality.

Must demonstrate an attitude of teamwork by working collaboratively with peers to identify positive solutions to problems or issues.

Drive to elevate your personal performance and maintain the standards of quality and receptive to changing needs and priorities.

Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.

Continuously provide support to all pastry staff

Able and willing to attend pre-service line ups with product and dish information for FOH team

Must attend weekly Sous Chef meetings

Assists in food prep assignments and/or cooking during peak periods as needed and ensures that the team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period.

Maintain a clean and stocked workplace, prep area, storage area and walk-in

Implementing all personnel policies/decisions as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Must hold the team accountable. Strict standards

Provide feedback to Executive Chef and Pastry Chef in regards to team performance and perform employee evaluations and provide a training program.

Administer coaching and counseling to BOH team on a daily basis. Will administer disciplinary action when necessary, and provide feedback and direction to the team.

Updating order guides, and communicating with Chefs to ensure pars are met.

Ordering of all dry goods ordering, pars, inventory, and proper storage for the restaurant.

Placing order with appropriate Sous Chef for daily pastry produce, any online or special item orders.

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization standards in the pastry & restaurant.

Ensure weekly deep cleaning standards are met (we are putting on a daily performance, look the part). Must adhere to standard operating procedures for food handling (labeling, proper storage and rotation of product).

Ensure all mise en place meets preparation standards and is ready for service.

Qualifications:

2+ years’ experience in a Pastry leadership position

Certification in Hospitality-related field, or equivalent (preferred)

An understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production and a basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment

Eagerness to learn, grow, and teach

Positive demeanor, ability to give and take direction, and passion for the food industry

Open availability. Night and weekend availability is a must.

English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Vaccination Statement:

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.

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