Executive Pastry Chef leads the production and presentation of pastries and baked goods including sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and cost control. Develops and tests recipes and sources ingredients to create unique pastries and baked goods. Being a Executive Pastry Chef creates dessert menus that complement meal offerings, appeal to diners and maximize profits. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Executive Pastry Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Executive Pastry Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description Executive Chef
Classification: Salary (Exempt)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer /Corporate Executive Chef
Department: Home Office
Duties and Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Physical Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills:
o Kitchen equipment
o Ovens
o Stoves
o Dishwasher
o Slicers
o Coffee machines
o Steamer
o Mixers
o Chef's knives, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a salary paid position. This position is exempt from overtime regulations. Days and hours of work vary according to clientele requirements. Business operates seven days a week. Due to the cyclical nature of the restaurant industry, employees work schedules vary according to clientele requirements.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional commercial kitchen. Role will be surrounded by hot liquids and objects, sharp edges or otherwise dangerous equipment that will require constant attention to surroundings; and continuous verbal communication with other staff members. Fast paced service done with calm and competent skills is mandatory. This role will also require high level of gracious communication with event hosts and respectable communication with staff members.
Travel:
There is little to no travel required for this position