Customer Service: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients. Supervise: manage a small team and ensure pastries and desserts are baked with quality and production goals in mind. Create: develop and test recipes and new techniques; write and create daily, internationally influenced pastry menus. Mentor: coach team members on best practices, training employees for higher positions and set the tone ... more details
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The pay rate or range for this position is: $$85,000 - $95,000 per year
Job Summary
Flagship Culinary Services is hiring a Pastry Sous Chef to join our team and support the employee cafes for our Client, the largest social media company in the world!
Our pastry program is fast-paced, diverse and puts collaboration and learning at the forefront. In addition to supervising a small team, you will also have the exciting opportunity to oversee daily production and manage the on-site pastry program for one or more of our Client cafes.
Travel requirement for the role is at least 2 weeks of the month as this Chef will cover cafes across the US for our client. (50% approx.)
Job Description
Job Perks and Benefits
- Monday-Friday schedule, weekends off
- 11 paid holidays
- Full medical, vision and dental coverage
- Competitive pay
- 401k with employer match
- Free meals and snacks during your shift
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients
- Supervise: manage a small team and ensure pastries and desserts are baked with quality and production goals in mind
- Create: develop and test recipes and new techniques; write and create daily, internationally influenced pastry menus
- Mentor: coach team members on best practices, training employees for higher positions and set the tone for collaboration and team morale
- Communicate: effectively communicate with vendors, management and staff to ensure efficient operations without issue
- Prepare: produce a variety of sweet and savory pastries and desserts including cupcakes, cakes, pies, torts, flans, custards, granolas, cookies, pate a choux, cheesecakes, bars and vegan desserts
- Safety: maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management – and ensure your team is following guidelines as well
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent baking skills and knowledge of international pastries and desserts
- Experience with from scratch production, menu planning and recipe development
- Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of pastry sous chef experience
- Culinary school graduate or college degree
- Pastry Sous Chefs must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department
About:
Flagship Culinary Services is dedicated to helping companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees and visitors. Our talented teams help deliver delicious and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. We support many different types of food service setups, from full-service cafés to customized food concepts.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical??? condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
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