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DBGB Kitchen & Bar- Sous Chef (Pastry)
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DBGB Kitchen & Bar - New York, NY
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Description:The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for supervising the production of food at all Pastry stations, assisting the cooks when needed, as well as supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in all aspects of cost control. This position is salary-based.
Requirements:Restaurant Operations
Assumes the duties and of the Executive Pastry Chef when he/she is not present which include managing all aspects of the pastry operation
Assist Pastry Chef with new menu development
Production and mise en place for service
Orders and inspects for quality all food and beverage items necessary for the production of the finished menu items
Have the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Maintain food quality and restaurant standards
Profitability and Cost Control
Maintain budgeted labor costs. Controls overtime
Maintain budgeted food costs. Controls waste
Oversees food production for all pastry stations
Tracking food costs as requested
Purchasing of maintenance/cleaning supplies.
Ensure that employees keep waste to a minimum
Employees
Recognize the importance of employee morale and help to maintain
Deal with any conflicts regarding pastry staff
Handles discipline as needed
Maintenance
Responsible for managing the maintenance and upkeep of the physical facilities
Maintain health department by conducting weekly sanitation inspection with steward.
Work with back of the house staff to maintain kitchen equipment.
Additional Info:Competencies & Qualifications:
3 years of experience in high volume or fine dining environment, preferably in a supervisory role
Accurate knife skills
Superior knowledge of the pastry menu and a mastery of pastry techniques
Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
Actively practice food safety procedures
Able to train and motivate team
Organizational skills
Effective time management