The role of the Lead Pastry Cook is to lead the baking department (currently two people supplying two venues) with success by taking ownership of all things related to baking and pastry, and maintaining an organized and efficient process for regular operations. The successful applicant must be able to execute in accordance with our high standards and hold its team accountable to these standards.

To be successful in this role, the Lead Pastry Cook should have leadership skills, time management skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, knowledge of baking and what the industry is doing/serving, and a motivation to keep responsible areas clean and presentable.

• Set a positive tone and strong work ethic, leading by example,

• Manage quantities to be baked, ensuring we have stock but also keeping waste to a minimum

• Set the menu for pastry offerings in conjunction with Management, keeping a balance of maintaining/innovating pastry offerings

• Cost out offerings to ensure margins are correct

• Try new recipes and tweak as needed, without fear of failure

• Discards any pastry that does not meet our high quality standards

• Execute large custom orders

• Keep responsible areas clean and presentable, modifying checklists as needed to maintain a clean environment

• Keep Inventory for baking related ingredients and order, or report to person placing orders as needed

• Notice if equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

• Comply with health and safety regulations

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK NIGHTS/EARLY MORNINGS - AS REQUIRED