Pastry Sous Chef

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States abc kitchen Full time
Job Summary

The Pastry Sous Chef will be responsible for the preparation, creation, and execution of all desserts and other baked goods in a high-volume, upscale restaurant setting. This position requires a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare a wide variety of desserts and baked goods following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Assist with menu development, implementation, and maintenance of new recipes, presentations, and products.
  • Supervise the preparation and production of all desserts and baked goods.
  • Prepare specialty baked goods for in-house and catered events.
  • Inspect the quality of ingredients and measure them for specific recipes.
  • Control the effective storage and stock levels, while always being cost-conscious.
  • Check the quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for baking.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is in good condition and meets all requirements.
  • Analyze food and labor costs.
  • Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
  • Provide training and guidance to pastry staff performing related work.
  • Supervise day-to-day activities while providing a 'Hands On' approach to training, planning, assigning, and delegating work.
  • Encourage elevated performance, lead by example, and discipline employees for the purpose of improving the Pastry Department's standards of excellence.
  • Have strong communication skills to ensure the team is constantly being challenged and improving.
  • Ensure recipes are executed properly and the standards of the restaurant are exceeded.
  • Perform master inventory; check all quantities and quality and determine a master prep list for the Pastry kitchen.
  • Supervise other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.
  • Be able to effectively inspire staff members to go above and beyond the expectations of their particular roles as well as discipline under-performing staff members.
  • Ability to plan and direct pastry preparation in the production kitchen and on the line for service.
  • Staff scheduling.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Requirements
  • Minimum of three (3) years restaurant management experience in an upscale, high-volume setting.
  • Previous experience in a full-service restaurant with a proven record of positive leadership.
  • Associate Degree or Culinary Degree with emphasis in pastry highly preferred.
  • Highly developed knowledge of various culinary styles and mastery of all line levels cooking stations, able to train and instruct team on proper performance of their duties.
  • Exhibit superior technical and natural cooking abilities.
  • A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere.
  • Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment. Possess leadership, team building, and implementation skills.
  • High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas.
  • Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
  • Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
  • Able to perform duties of all kitchen positions.
  • Valid NYC Food Handlers Certificate.
  • Strong knowledge of opening and closing procedures.
  • Proficient in Compeat and Avero.
  • Able to produce accurate monthly inventories.
  • Strong product knowledge.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for the entire workday.
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the store. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
  • Climbing steps regularly.
Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $68,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, and skills, etc.

Lucy Restaurant LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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