Executive Pastry Chef

Award winning restaurant group is seeking an executive level Pastry Chef with strong leadership and technical skills to helm a growing brand in Center City Philadelphia. Job Description Develop and innovate seasonal dessert and pastry menus that highlight local ingredients and showcase the bounty of our region Collaborate regularly with fellow Chefs to continuously focus on moving forward Oversee all aspects of plated dessert, pastry and viennoiserie production, ensuring creativity, consistency, and attention to detail Management of all ordering and acceptance of daily deliveries  Efficiently process and fulfill incoming orders  Handles daily scheduling and hours and management of payroll Management of interviewing, hiring, training and reviewing of pastry and baking staff Management and organization of bakery kitchens, including organization and cleanliness of dry storage, walk-ins, and pastry refrigeration Daily quality checks of products Attend certain outside events and programs as necessary Qualification Requirements Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end restaurant, preferably with a focus on multi-unit operations, seasonality and local ingredients Strong creative vision, sense of big picture and a passion for dessert artistry Excellent leadership and communication skills A genuine passion and knowledge for food and pastries A thorough knowledge and appreciation of seasonal cuisine is a must Experience with service and expediting Dependable and hard-working A strong sense of urgency and strong communication skill Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly, and constantly improve Must be meticulously clean and aware of all food safety standards  Must be available to work on different shifts, weekends, and holidays

Created: 2024-10-26