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Nova Hospitality Corporate Pastry Chef in Austin, Texas
We are looking for a high-caliber, creative and motivated culinary professional! We are an engaging leadership team that requires high performance and commitment. This role is will oversee, guide and support our pastry programs and lead our stand alone bakery concept.
We offer a competitive salary with revenue share, Medical/Dental/Vision for you and your family/partner/dependents and of course, parking!
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What To Expect
Plan and manage daily operations of the bakery
Create and guide pastry programs for all venues
Prepare pastries, desserts, confections, and more on a daily basis
Communicate with clients to get an understanding of what they want and make recommendations
Stay up-to-date on food trends and dietary restriction needs, such as gluten-free options
Communicates on a regular basis with key stakeholders regarding venue performance and operations
Challenged on a daily basis to raise the standard and influence others
Consistently engaged to take ownership of the bakery and ensure success
Participating in service by guiding, directing and observing teams
Ensures maintenance and cleanliness of restaurant with specific focus on departmental health department food standards, OSHA, Fire & Life Safety Regulations
Leading The Team
Be passionate about food and an eye for detail
Demonstrate our coaching culture on daily basis
Demonstrate care, empathy, gratitude, listening, clear direction and collaboration everyday with the team
Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and energize a diverse team
Confident in delivering feedback and receiving it
Is actively involved in the selection, development/performance and separation of team members
Responsible for recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling and all aspects of performance management of team
Partners with FOH to ensure operational and service expectations are defined and delivered
Champion and adhere to all Company standards and policies
Conducts meaningful daily preshifts for all team members
Maintains team morale, addressing any and all issues with care and efficiency
Pastry Chef Requirements
5 years of Pastry Management
2 years of Bakery or Hotel/Resort Production Experience
Proven experience and expertise in cake building, viennoiserie & pâtisserie
Certificate in culinary arts preferred but not required
Working knowledge of baking techniques
Proven ability to accurately calculate P&L and implement spending changes is required
Must have flexibility and be adaptable to all types of changes
Must be polished, professional, friendly, dynamic and able to multitask
Proven ability to coach and mentor
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all types of business contacts
Superb organizational skills when working in a fast-paced environment