Role: Pastry Chef / Pastry / Production
Reports To: Executive Chef
Role Overview:
As our Pastry Chef, you will oversee the supervision and day-to-day operations of the pastry department at Manuela. Your responsibilities will range from managing daily pastry and production prep, to updating recipe guides and ensuring that operational procedures are adhered to. You’ll also work closely with the Chef and Chef de Cuisine to translate Manuela’s vision into reality. Your goal is to maintain Manuela standards across all areas of pastry production and service.
Responsibilities Include:
- Supervising the pastry department and ensuring daily preparations are up to standard.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization within the kitchen, adhering to California Labor Law practices.
- Producing all desserts, baked goods, preservatives & jams, and handling pastry production for events.
- Keeping pastry stocks at operational levels according to approved standards.
- Managing effective communication with Chefs and staff about ordering needs and other related issues.
- Leading R&D for planned projects and assisting the line when needed.
- Assisting on the line as needed and having a deep understanding of all items on the menu.
- Overseeing the development and execution of the pastry department and specialty products.
- Ensuring staff are adequately trained and executing tasks to spec.
- Updating and making accessible all recipes for the pastry department employees.
- Understanding food costing and ensuring checklists are effectively completed by staff.
- Attending all mandatory meetings and leading by example through demonstrating good technique, exemplary behavior, knowledge, and a positive attitude.
Key Skills & Requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge of pastry production and supervisory experience in a professional kitchen.
- Understanding of food safety, cleanliness, and California Labor Law practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with chefs, staff, and vendors regarding ordering needs.
- Ability to work flexibly, sometimes cooking on the line as needed.
- In-depth knowledge of the menu and understanding of food costing.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead by example.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
- Must be able to perform repetitive bending, stopping, twisting, lifting products and supplies.
More detail about Manuela, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/93059-manuela