Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and talented Pastry Sous Chef to join our Scarpetta team! Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.

Job Summary: The Pastry Sous Chef will be responsible for the preparation, creation and execution of all desserts and other baked goods and will assist in overseeing the overall running of the pastry kitchen, cleanliness and organization.

Essential Job Functions:

· Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

· Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining new recipes, presentations and products.

· Assist the Pastry Chef with the coordination and directing of the pastry operation.

· Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods

· Prepares specialty baked goods for in-house and catered events

· Inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes

· Pair recommended desserts with appropriate wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks etc.

· Control the effective storage and stock levels, while always being cost-conscious

· Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for baking

· Analyzes food costs and determines most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality

· Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel

· Provides training and guidance to pastry staff performing related work

· Ensure kitchen equipment is in good condition and meets all requirements

· Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises day-to-day activities; provides a “Hands On” approach to training, planning, assigning and delegating work. Encourages elevated performance, leads by example, and disciplines employees for the purpose of improving the Pastry Departments standards of excellence.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: High School Diploma; Technical Culinary Program Degree with pastry emphasis preferred

Required Experience:

· Minimum 3 years prior experience as a Pastry Sous Chef

· Demonstrate strong pastry skills and operation

· 1 year prior inventory/cost control experience preferred

· Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (gluten free, sugarless etc.)

· Must be fluent in English, fluent in Spanish is a plus

· Must have Admin experience with computers

· Must be able to perform in a high-volume environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and material
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and works well in environment with time constraints
• Ability to analyze supplies costs and develop cost-effective procedures.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, twist at the neck and trunk, bend at the waist and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Employees will use hands to handle objects and tools, and operate service equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-pound objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may use vision to monitor food quality and quantity and may also order supplies, etc.

Work Conditions : May require evening and weekend hours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers and cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment, and metal objects. Employees also work around knives, dicers, mixers, slicers and other sharp objects. Work surfaces may be slippery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud dependent on specific work site and/or equipment operation. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LDV is a boutique hospitality group that creates authentic and unique restaurant and cocktail bar experiences across the country, both independently and for iconic hotels, inspired by La Dolce Vita, "The Good Life." The mission of LDV is to channel our passion for genuine hospitality into creating charming restaurant and bar experiences. Through our F&B offerings, we bring La Dolce Vita, "The Good Life," to our guests by curating an ambiance of effortless elegance. These experiences elevate and define a true sense of place for our hotel partners. We achieve this with our team of extraordinary people, culinary integrity, and excellence in service.
The original Scarpetta opened in New York City’s Meatpacking District in 2008 to a critically acclaimed 3-star review from the NY Times. The restaurant’s name is derived from the Italian expression, “fare la Scarpetta,” which means to savor a meal to the last bite. The philosophy of Scarpetta’s kitchen is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Scarpetta’s famous Spaghetti Tomato & Basil is nothing short of classic simplicity in both taste and preparation. Scarpetta has always been at once informal, comfortable and elegant, grounded with a passion for old world hospitality. Guests can enjoy ordering several dishes to share for the table, with a menu built for sharing and conviviality to inspire the essence of a stylish and carefree dinner party..

Acknowledgment

LH Employment Services and its Managed Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. LH Employment Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions made by LH Employment Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, alienage or citizenship status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. LH Employment Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $70,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Administrative Skills

Pastry Making

Pastry Knowledge

Pastry Equipment Use

Pastry Program Management

Manage a Pastry Department

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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