Executive Pastry Sous Chef Jobs

Work closely with the Executive Chef to manage, develop, train, and inspire the culinary team

Elevate the culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards

Manage financial cost controls and culinary operations; scheduling, ordering, menu development, inventory, purchasing, cost of goods

Build magic moments and maintain positive Member & guest experiences

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Excel in a high-energy, team-based environment with effective leadership, positive communication, and training skills

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Supervises and manages employees; understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.

Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Promotes Culinary department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members.

Prepares all food items appropriate for each meal period including entrées, side dishes, convenience items, desserts, etc.

May adjust staff work flow to ensure timely output of meals.

Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service

Must have at least 5 years of patisserie management experience.

To assist in the inventory management and ongoing maintenance of hotel operating equipment and other assets.

In-depth skills and knowledge of all pastry kitchen operations

To work closely with the Stewarding Manager to ensure that hygiene standards are maintained.

To plan and implement effective training for all pastry and bakery associates in coordination with the Training Manager and Departmental Trainers.

Must be experienced in Inventory management control

Must have advanced knowledge of Food Cost & Inventory Management

Must have advanced knowledge of Inventory management control

Responsible for food cost and recipe management

Must possess, or be able to pass, NRA Serve Safe Manager Certification

Time Management — managing one's own time and adhering to the time and attendance policy

Provide active supervision of culinary production and staff( full-time, student, and other temporary employees).

Perform a variety of administrative tasks for inventory, ordering, and payroll.

Regularly assist dining hall operations in day to day activities as needed.

Perform daily quality inspections of production; ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensures staff are compliant with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Assist with training of culinary staff.

Ensure food production meets/exceeds all state and local food code standards as well as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.

Creating strong communication and teamwork with management, hourly staff, and the MML Team via SOPs, Avero notes, emails, and verbal communication.

Other job duties as assigned.

Overseeing the overall pastry department's quality from procurement, and production to execution daily to ensure successful, delicious, consistent, and profitable services.

Responsible for pastry department scheduling, hiring, training, retention, mentorship, and development

Monthly inventory and analysis – finished by the 3rd of each entering month – including sysco, segovia, gaucho, abco, etc.

Working service side-by-side as needed to support your team as well as constant mentorship and training.

are offered many fantastic benefits.

High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

Institutional and batch cooking experience

Comprehensive knowledge of food trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

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Sets the department’s expectations for desired behavior, knowledge and skill levels.

Superior Public Health knowledge and experience specifically related to USPH and HACCP.

Exemplifies full knowledge of all menu items, recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.

Strong product knowledge of Food & Beverage, consumables, durables and equipment items required to operate cruise catering operations.

Must have customer service and public speaking skills.

Responsible to produce and maintain the highest levels of food quality and safety in all Galleys onboard the yacht.

A minimum of two (two) years’ experience in a culinary management role at a relevant luxury establishment

Act as liaison with restaurant management and serving staff

Provide recipes, training, and experience to all staff to adhere to the quality standards of the department

Plan, manage, and monitor work as well as hiring, communicating, coaching staff, and building relationships

Oversee production and assist with the preparation of food

Create and revise all basic recipes with the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Executive Pastry Chef

Manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions.

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.

Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

to offer exceptional benefits, which include

Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and tuition reimbursement.

Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match after 30 days of employment

Gas stipend for qualified candidates

Ventana Big Sur colleagues enjoy

Minimum of 3 years of industry and culinary management experience.

Experience in international cooking and management mandatory

Skills for both hot and cold catering management

Previous experience with controlling food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, pricing, and training of culinary team members.

Experience handling Toast POS and expediting

Certification in food safety, production or culinary is compulsory

Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients

Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required

Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent in experience strongly preferred

Strong communication skills a must

Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business

Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen

Keep abreast of culinary market - involvement in professional organizations & education of externs & apprentices.

Provide for individual dietary/nutritional requirements. Assist sales and catering coordinators in culinary bookings.

Certification of culinary training or Culinary Arts Degree. Apprenticeship and/or AOS Degree.

Position will be responsible for the kitchen in Executive Chef’s absence.

Assist with building and maintaining in-house menu specifications and maintain appropriate menu and banquet file.

Recommend hiring, separation and issuance of disciplinary action as required.

Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.

Highest wages in the profession

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Company sponsored medical and dental plans with a contribution of 50%-75% of your premium*

Voluntary plans such as vision, life insurance, accident, short- and long-term disability insurance, pet insurance and student loan refinancing.

401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4.5% of your salary as matching contributions