Pastry chef Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and delivery of high-quality pastry and bakery items for all food outlets, ensuring compliance with company recipes, standards, and picture presentation.
• Maintain product quality through regular tasting panels and actively participate in mise en place during preparation periods.
• Implement new pastry trends and production methods in consultation with the Corporate Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Manage pastry and bakery galley staff during service operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and efficiency in execution.
• Conduct daily team briefings to discuss operational performance, upcoming menu items, and product quality expectations.
• Train and mentor pastry and bakery staff in production techniques, culinary best practices, menu knowledge, product holding techniques, and presentation standards.
• Provide dietary guidance to guests, ensuring the availability of options for those with special dietary requirements. Prepare special occasion cakes upon request.
• Plan and update the weekly pastry and bakery work schedule to optimize resource utilization and manpower allocation.
• Monitor and control costs, production levels, and expenditures to align with budgetary requirements while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Analyze consumption trends in different outlets and adjust production levels accordingly to minimize waste and maintain consistency.
• Collaborate with the Chief Baker to evaluate team performance, providing immediate feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Identify high-performing team members and mentor them for career advancement and promotion.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Strong knowledge of pastry menu cycles, production schedules, and large-scale pastry and bakery operations.

Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor large multicultural teams.