Culinary Director for Santa Monica Bakery

3 days ago


Santa Monica, California, United States Tartine Bakery - Santa Monica Full time
About Us

Tartine Bakery - Santa Monica is a renowned bakery with a reputation for delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a passionate culinary leader, you will oversee kitchen and pastry operations to ensure high-quality food production and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team as a Culinary Director for Santa Monica Bakery. This role involves leading and supervising kitchen and pastry baking staff in food and pastry preparation, developing innovative and consistent menu items, and managing inventory levels, ordering, and cost control.

Responsibilities
  1. Lead and supervise kitchen and pastry baking staff in food and pastry preparation
  2. Develop innovative and consistent menu items that cater to diverse tastes and preferences
  3. Manage inventory levels, ordering, and cost control to optimize efficiency and profitability
  4. Ensure compliance with food safety standards and sanitation regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment
  5. Collaborate with management on special events, banquets, and catering services to provide exceptional customer experiences
  6. Train and mentor kitchen employees on culinary techniques and best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge
  7. Oversee shift management for smooth kitchen operations and efficient workflow
Requirements
  1. Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in the food industry with a strong track record of success
  2. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards achieving common goals
  3. In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food presentation to deliver exceptional dining experiences
  4. Proficiency in inventory control, cost management, and kitchen operations to optimize efficiency and profitability
  5. Understanding of food safety standards and sanitation regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment
  6. Experience in banquet or catering services is a plus to provide exceptional customer experiences
  7. Bartending skills for creating beverage pairings are advantageous to enhance the overall dining experience
  8. Proficiency in Restaurant 365, Paychex, and COGS to manage inventory, ordering, and cost control efficiently
Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this position is $80,000-$110,000, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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