Job description

Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, private events or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members. If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves first rate training and education, mentoring and development, attractive compensation, and inspiring rewards and recognition, consider joining Santa Cruz Sky.

POSITION SUMMARY
The executive pastry chef works closely with Executive Chef and Partners to create a well balanced, fiscally responsible, delicious and attractive baking and pastry program for a small restaurant group. The team is small and focused on sophisticated cuisine. The restaurant menu changes daily which allows for evolution with fresh and local produce. Our company has a large focus on quality of life with a 5 day work week and positive outlook on work, life and hospitality.

-Wholesale Bread

-Retail Breakfast pastries, tarts, cakes, entremets and cookies

-Plated Desserts

-Tasting Menu Elements

-Recipe Development

-Team Management

Qualified Candidates will possess/do the following:

• Five or more years in a leadership role in a from scratch kitchen
• Broad baking and pastry skillset with Michelin Guide level execution.
• Strict recipe adherence
• Developed palette, ability to use all senses to determine errors in execution and production
• Ability to teach, coach and mentor staff members with limited experience to execute high level cuisine
• Ability to adapt to any number of unexpected dietary restrictions
• Strong production skills
• Ordering, receiving, inventory control
• Cost Controlling, labor, food, repairs etc.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude with long & stressful shifts
• Ability to maintain strong front of house and back of house relations
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu, with chef input
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
• Increase guest satisfaction through superior food quality standards.
• Monitor daily labor reports and eliminate overtime.
• A culinary pedigree of classic fine-dining European cuisine
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts guests.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Available to work over weekends and on holidays. Position requires to work on the line and be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years progressive experience
• Experience in a similar environment
• Self starter, flexible, and able to work independently
• Ability to multitask, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast paced environment
• Ability to conduct written and verbal performance reviews
• Strong business acumen
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management and/or equivalent an asset

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Santa Cruz Sky,; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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