Pastry Supervisor and Late Night Expeditor

Job Summary

The Pastry Supervisor/Expeditor will ensure exceptional preparation of all desserts and pastries to all guests while maintaining a strong team environment. This position works mostly during the evening and requires working late-night hours.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for daily functions of the pastry and Harry Waugh Room kitchen operation
• Aid in maintaining a motivated, interactive, positive team in a diverse environment
• Aid in training staff
• Maintain professionalism with team members, managers, and guests
• Monitor hours and manage the flow of business to avoid negatively affecting service levels
• Ensure prep and execution of all desserts
• Ensure team is in proper uniform/approved attire
• Demonstrate positive communication with team
• Provide fair and consistent coaching and counseling
• Attend meetings as necessary
• Communicate and maintain positive inter-departmental relations
• Communicate with Pastry Management Team about any shift issues
• Perform general cleaning tasks including equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Work efficiently and effectively across a variety of shifts including weekends, days, nights, and holidays
• Work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
• Work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Have knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Make great quality desserts and pastries
• Follow ServSafe sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
• Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans daily
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies when needed
• Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the restaurant

Qualifications

• Preferably, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Pastry Arts with a restaurant background
• High school diploma or higher and 2 years experience in the pastry or related professional area

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work long hours as needed
• Ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs
• Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively

Benefits and Perks

• Immediate Closed Holidays
• Gasparilla Invasion Labor Day Christmas Day
• Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve
• Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages through AFLAC
• Life Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms)
• Short Term Disability Income Insurance
• Accident Advantage On/Off Job Insurance
• Cancer Protection Insurance
• Critical Care Protection Insurance
• Hospital Choice Insurance
• Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets
• Family First Discounts
• 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bern’s Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests
• 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests
• 10% off total purchase at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits retail store
• 20% off entire bill for all meal periods at Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee
• 20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee
• 20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchase
• Marriott Friends and Family Discount for hotel accommodations
• Complimentary Family Meal and/or $3 Discounted Meal per shift
• Free, Secure, Covered Parking
• 90-Days Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenure Based Employer Contribution
• HealthDentalVision
• Internal Career Growth Opportunities
• One Year 401K Employer Match of 25% Up to the First 6%
• Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials