Pastry Department Manager

6 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Kimpton Hotel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Pastry Chef to lead our Pastry Department at the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of all pastry and bakery items, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation in accordance with our established standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and expedite all pastry and bakery items, maintaining quality control and presentation.
  • Supervise the training and cross-training of staff, assignments, and specific duties.
  • Build and maintain a sound working relationship with all staff and other departments, providing mentorship and coaching.
  • Review banquet function sheets daily to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items.
  • Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance representative.
  • Ensure that all recipes are reviewed regularly to provide maximum profitability.
  • Review all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers, and production quantities, and verify all special food requests with the Executive Chef.
  • Ensure adequate sanitation practices are being followed.
  • Make menu recommendations for future menu development, holidays, special events, and promotions.
  • Supervise the development of daily specials, introduce special pastries, and test new items.
  • Make a variety of menu items, offer local and seasonal specialties.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in a similar or supportive role.
  • 2 or 4-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
  • Food Handler Certificate (if applicable).
  • Able to coordinate and lead a team while managing multiple priorities under tight timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests and staff.
  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn financial and business metrics and their effect on restaurant operation.
  • Advanced and adaptable knowledge of culinary arts, oenology, pastry, banquet, and in-room dining, as well as people management skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software experience, payroll and timekeeping software, business and accounting software.
  • Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed.
  • Familiarity with health requirements, OSHA regulations, and Department of Labor regulations as they pertain to all kitchen and restaurant employees.
About Us

We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and genders.



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