The Role at a Glance:
We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Executive Pastry Chef to Design Cuisine Caterers in Arlington, VA. As an Executive Pastry Chef with Design Cuisine, you will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting, luxury off premise catering team that has been a leader in the Mid-Atlantic region for 40 years.
What You Will Be Doing:
• Develop creative menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for event with the team of 12 pastry professionals.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Must-haves:
• Demonstrated restaurant and high-volume catering culinary skills
• Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.
Nice-to-haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Compensation:
$95,000-105,000 plus Bonus
Our Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical (FT Employees)
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- EAP
- 401k
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Growth Opportunity
