Baker Sous Chef

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Creative Culinary Management Company is a hospitality company based in the heart of NYC Seaport District.  The mission of Creative Culinary Management is to channel our passion for creating an elevated culinary experience, all with a view. Each of our restaurants offers a unique experience, whether you are looking for a family feast on the cobblestones, intimate dinner on the pier, or host a private event on our pier rooftop. Our partners' creative energy, combined with our extensive hospitality knowledge, ensures a notable encounter for each of our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Baker Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. As a Baker Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in our bakery operations, overseeing the production of high-quality baked goods and leading a team of bakers. Your expertise, attention to detail, and passion for creating delicious pastries and bread will contribute to the success and reputation of our baking program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise a team of bakers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective bakery operations.
• Plan and organize daily baking activities, including production schedules, ingredient preparation, mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking.
• Prepare and bake a variety of baked goods, such as bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts, adhering to recipes, quality standards, and established techniques.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized bakery environment.
• Conduct regular quality checks of baked goods, assessing taste, texture, and appearance to ensure they meet our high standards.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and refine recipes, introduce new products, and improve existing offerings.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new baking techniques, and ingredients, incorporating them into our bakery's offerings.
• Implement cost-control measures, optimize production processes, and minimize waste to enhance profitability.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers, answering inquiries, and fulfilling special orders when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Baker, in a lead or supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating high-quality baked goods.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, as required.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.

The base pay range for this position is between $65,000 - $75,000 per annum. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.