What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Pastry Chef position at ACE Hotel, Brooklyn - Food & Beverage?
SUMMARY: An Executive Pastry Chef oversees all aspects of the pastry kitchen, including menu development, staff management, ingredient sourcing, and ensuring high-quality baked goods and desserts.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Menu Development
- Develop and implement new pastry and dessert menus.
- Determine menu prices and cost control measures.
- Staff Management
- Hire, train, and supervise pastry chefs and kitchen staff.
- Set staffing schedules and manage labor costs.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide training.
- Production and Quality Control
- Ensure all pastry and dessert items are prepared to the highest standards.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
- Oversee the ordering and storage of ingredients and supplies.
- Financial Management
- Manage pastry kitchen budgets and costs.
- Monitor inventory and minimize waste.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
- Collaborate with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Formal culinary training or certification in pastry arts is highly desirable.
- Extensive experience as a pastry chef or sous pastry chef.
- Experience in a high-volume kitchen setting.
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry ingredients.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership
- Collaborates effectively
- Develops and Manages Talent
- Communicates with Impact
- Expertise & Judgement
- Demonstrates Brand Knowledge
- Applies Judgement
- Takes Calculated Risks
- Strategy & Innovation
- Thinks Strategically
- Inspires Creativity
- Plans and Organizes
- Execution
- Demonstrates Hospitality Excellence
- Delivers Results
- Measures Outcomes
- Credibility
- Acts with Integrity
- Displays Professionalism
- Models Agility
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Continually required to stand
- Continually required to walk
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Continually required to taste or smell
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