JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee and manage the seamless running of the pastry department in support to the Head Pastry Chef; by providing a highly efficient and effective service while ensuring that all financial and statutory requirements are met and supporting the delivery of outstanding customer service. This role will oversee a team of pastry cooks and ensure the seamless execution of desserts on our menu.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and supervise a team of Pastry Cooks, providing guidance, training, and support as needed
• Produce high quality, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards
• Oversee the production and plating of desserts, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation
• Partner with Head Pastry Chef and Executive Chefs to create new and exciting desserts based on seasonality
• Assist in scheduling pastry staff, managing labor costs, and optimizing staffing levels to meet business demands
• Manage inventory and ordering of pastry ingredients and supplies to maintain optimal stock levels
• Assist in recipe development, testing, and costing as needed
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
• Mentor and develop pastry team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Train team on allergen awareness and management, ensuring all staff are knowledgeable about handling food allergies safely
• Monitor pastry station during service, troubleshooting any issues that arise and ensuring smooth operations
• Adhere to strict cleanliness protocol as well as health and safety standards
• Accountable for maintenance areas/unites of responsibility
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication and execution of dessert orders
• Ensure that company policies and procedures, safety and other laws, regulations, and requirements are implemented and followed
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor, health, and safety laws
• Operate ethically to protect the image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 2 years professional pastry experience with a pastry culinary degree preferred
• Prior experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment
• Must possess a valid New York City Department of Health Food Handler's Card (New York location only)
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavors
• Creative flair and attention to detail, with a passion for creating innovative and visually stunning desserts
• Proficient in the following dimensions/functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports
• Demonstrated success in achieving fiscal results and executing to a high standard
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and adapt using all programs
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonus program
• Paid Time Off
• Free family meal daily
• Dining discounts at Zuma
• The opportunity to work on a team with global hospitality/culinary experience

Zuma is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee and manage the seamless running of the pastry department in support to the Head Pastry Chef; by providing a highly efficient and effective service while ensuring that all financial and statutory requirements are met and supporting the delivery of outstanding customer service. This role will oversee a team of pastry cooks and ensure the seamless execution of desserts on our menu.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and supervise a team of Pastry Cooks, providing guidance, training, and support as needed
• Produce high quality, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards
• Oversee the production and plating of desserts, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation
• Partner with Head Pastry Chef and Executive Chefs to create new and exciting desserts based on seasonality
• Assist in scheduling pastry staff, managing labor costs, and optimizing staffing levels to meet business demands
• Manage inventory and ordering of pastry ingredients and supplies to maintain optimal stock levels
• Assist in recipe development, testing, and costing as needed
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
• Mentor and develop pastry team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Train team on allergen awareness and management, ensuring all staff are knowledgeable about handling food allergies safely
• Monitor pastry station during service, troubleshooting any issues that arise and ensuring smooth operations
• Adhere to strict cleanliness protocol as well as health and safety standards
• Accountable for maintenance areas/unites of responsibility
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication and execution of dessert orders
• Ensure that company policies and procedures, safety and other laws, regulations, and requirements are implemented and followed
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor, health, and safety laws
• Operate ethically to protect the image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 2 years professional pastry experience with a pastry culinary degree preferred
• Prior experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment
• Must possess a valid New York City Department of Health Food Handler's Card (New York location only)
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavors
• Creative flair and attention to detail, with a passion for creating innovative and visually stunning desserts
• Proficient in the following dimensions/functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports
• Demonstrated success in achieving fiscal results and executing to a high standard
• Computer literate with the ability to learn and adapt using all programs
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonus program
• Paid Time Off
• Free family meal daily
• Dining discounts at Zuma
• The opportunity to work on a team with global hospitality/culinary experience

Zuma is an equal opportunity employer.