Position Title: Pastry Supervisor

Department: Bakery/Pastry

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $24/hr

Position Summary: The Pastry Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pastry section, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality baked goods and desserts. The supervisor will lead a team of pastry cooks and ensure that all products meet the required standards of quality, taste, and presentation while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Leadership:

o Supervise, train, and mentor pastry team members to ensure smooth operations and the production of high-quality pastry items.

o Assist with scheduling, delegating tasks, and ensuring that daily pastry production meets business demand.

o Ensure all team members are properly trained in pastry techniques, kitchen safety, and hygiene protocols.

• Production & Quality Control:

o Oversee the preparation, baking, and finishing of a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, pizza dough. Will be in charge of the outlets and BQTS & pizza dough for pizza window.

o Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, ensuring stock is maintained and ordering is done in a timely manner.

o Ensure all products are consistently of high quality, with attention to detail in presentation, texture, and taste.

o Ensure the proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils, maintaining all tools and machines in good working condition.

• Collaboration & Communication:

o Work closely with the Executive chef and other kitchen staff to develop new products and refine existing recipes, the rotation of product will be based on seasonality.

o Maintain open communication with other kitchen departments to ensure smooth service, especially during peak times.

• Hygiene & Food Safety:

o Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following all food safety and sanitation regulations.

o Enforce adherence to food handling, storage, and cleanliness standards to ensure the safety of the staff and customers.

o Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of pastry equipment and work areas.

• Customer Focus:

o Assist in creating visually appealing displays and presentations for pastries in alignment with the hotel’s standards.

o Ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time and according to specifications, with an emphasis on quality and accuracy.

• Administrative Tasks:

o Assist with the management of costs by minimizing waste, controlling portions, and maintaining inventory.

o Participate in the development of menu items and specials, keeping up to date with pastry trends and innovations.

o Report on any issues related to equipment, inventory, or staffing to management.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a pastry chef, baker, or in a similar role, with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, dessert preparation, and baking methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing demands.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• A culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.

Work Schedule:

• The position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Family Focused Culture
• Development and Promotion Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Free Parking
• Employee Meals
• Hilton Travel Discounts

About Tara and Uncompromised Hospitality

Tara owns, develops, and manages all of its hotels. Our family’s business was started in 2003 with a single hotel. We still operate that hotel today along with many others including the one you are interested in working at. We believe this long-term ownership model aligns us with our Guests and our Team Members and helps us get closer to executing our mission. Our mission is to Deliver Uncompromised Hospitality. Recruiting, training and developing outstanding Team Members is the only way to do this.

We believe that the hospitality industry is fundamentally about people. People are central to the success of our organization. That means that no matter your role or title, you have a role in the success of your hotel and ultimately the entire organization. Regardless of your position, a Guest Services Agent, a Room Attendant, or a Breakfast Server, we share the common mission of Delivering Uncompromised Hospitality.

Our hotels need talented individuals to accomplish this mission. We also want our Team Members to be personally successful and it is our goal to help them develop as they progress in the hospitality industry. As a growing company we recognize the need for talented individuals and are always looking for those that show potential to grow along with us.

Tara views its Team Members as being an integral part of the company. Their commitment to guest satisfaction and attention to detail is needed to ensure that we Deliver Uncompromised Hospitality.