Bakery Production Kitchen Manager

Summary

Are you looking to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen with brand new equipment and cutting-edge technology?  Our Production Kitchen will amaze you!

The Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop Production Kitchen Manager will have a passion for baking and will be responsible for leading the training and execution within all locations.  This individual will be a leader for our production kitchen team to ensure proper execution of all bakery and café items, as well as upholding Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop standards of hygiene and company policies.

The Production Kitchen Manager is responsible for maintaining food and labor budgets within their department. The Production Kitchen Manager must be able to communicate clearly with the Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop leadership team to exceed our guest expectations.

This position requires a level head, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle high volume production. The individual hired into this position will have the opportunity to grow into an Executive Pastry Chef as the brand expands and opens new shop locations. This is an amazing chance to get in with a rapidly expanding brand that aims to build its employees to the top of their career paths!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct all production for the Production Kitchen, as well as specified items to be delivered to other shops and clients
• Maximize the productivity of all kitchen staff
• Train and develop the production kitchen team on proper execution
• Inspect kitchen equipment for cleanliness and hygiene, and monitor sanitation policies to abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws
• Communicate efficiently with the retail stores managers to assist in a smooth service
• Partner with the Store Managers to ensure retail sites are fully stocked for in-store purchases and carry out purchases
• Maintain a budget for food costs and labor costs
• Establish, maintain, and control food waste
• Understand all procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs
• Help ensure all special events are executed properly to the client’s satisfaction
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
• Handle all ordering and inventory for Production Kitchen
• Communicate new products and information to the team effectively and efficiently
• Continually train managers and team to fulling understand all their job descriptions as well as developing the staff in professional development
• Participate in developing long and short-term plans for revenue growth and cost control measures to boost restaurant’s overall profitability
• Assistance in menu development, recipe trials, and costing
• Assist in developing standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, production guidelines, and schedules in an organized and timely manner
• Provide advice and suggestions to the Store Managers as needed
• Ensure proper training of new staff members is accomplished and test on production
• Organize all pre-orders to ensure flawless execution
• Attend production and management meetings
• Ensure proper opening/closing procedures are being executed
• Hold all staff accountable for behaviors and performance
• Provide conflict resolutions in a positive, effective manner
• Assess hiring needs and work with the Human Resources Manager to identify viable candidates
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures
• Provide overall leadership and support for the restaurant staff and management by creating the appropriate culture and character of the establishment through his/her own personal and professional conduct
• Understand how to work with laminated dough, chocolate, building and icing cakes, wedding cakes and all additional aspects of a bakery
• Understand food cost and labor cost controls
• Communicate and understand the mission of the restaurant
• Other duties will be assigned by the CEO/Owner as they see fit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years management experience in high volume production kitchens
• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker, or relevant role
• Professional appearance with impeccable hygiene
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with recipe development
• Excellent basic math skills
• Knowledge of typical commercial kitchen and bakery equipment
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• SERV Safe Food Manager certification
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, dairy free etc.)
• Ability to learn all Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop related computerized systems and applications
• Proficient with MS Office applications required
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or related field is a plus
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Organizing and leadership skills

Work environment and Physical Demands

• Work with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment
• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Supervision

The employee performs work under the supervision of the CEO