The new Greek Restaurant opening this fall from Chef Nicholas Stefanelli & Creative Food Group at Midtown Center is now building its opening team.

In terms of both cuisine and service, our standards are high – and so are those of our guests.

We offer our family a healthy work-life balance, benefits, and an enriching work environment. We invite you to join our growing creative and passionate team of

Philotimo, is a Greek Restaurant from Chef Nicholas Stefanelli of Michelin-star Masseria. Philotimo is Chef Stefanelli's vision to tell the story of Greece’s gastronomic history and culture through the lens of food and wine.

We offer our family a healthy work-life balance, benefits, and an enriching work environment. We invite you to join our growing creative and passionate team of hospitality professionals as Lead Pastry Cook.

Preferred Qualifications:

*1-2+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry, bakery or banquet production kitchen or any related environment.

*Proficient knowledge of basic baking techniques and procedures.

What we expect from you:

*Ability to act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Philotimo.

*Willingness to work and learn in a team environment.  

*A passion for food services and hospitality.  

*Maintain a positive and professional attitude with the team(s).  

*Strive to present the best products.  

*Ability to train staff on menu items and procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

*Prepare a wide variety of high-end baked goods including artisan breads and pastries.    

*Prepare a wide variety of high-end Greek, Italian Mediterranean baked goods.

*Operate baking equipment including planetary mixer, deck ovens, combi ovens, etc.

*Produce bakery items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen team.

*Ensure that baked good are produced in a timely fashion for morning delivery and sale.

*Follow Executive Pastry Chef’s vision of new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of our customers

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

*Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

*Monitor baking pantry (ingredients, materials, other products) and communicate any discrepancies or low quantities.

*Answer, report, and follow the Executive Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef’s instructions as needed, or the Chef de Cuisine in absence.

Physical Requirements:

*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

*Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

*All employees are to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance (specifics will be provided)

Creative Food Group strives to cultivate an inclusive work environment and is proud to celebrate diversity within our ranks. We are Equal Opportunity Employers and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to color, race, gender identity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable law.

All interested energetic team-players looking to continue their personal and professional growth in a young, hungry, and growing hospitality company that feel they meet the qualifications above, are encouraged to apply.