Job Title: Pastry Sous Chef
Location: 7770 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Type: Full-time
Position Overview:
Max's Best Ice Cream is more than your typical scoop shop as we offer a dine-in restaurant experience with a menu dedicated solely to ice cream! This is a unique opportunity to learn from and work directly with renowned pastry chef and professional ice cream maker Dana Cree. Dana is the creative genius behind the innovative ice cream menu for Max's Best Ice Cream. Dana's creations blend simple ingredients together to create complex and distinctive flavors. There is a reason why Dana has been called "a certified ice cream genius" by Francis Lam of The Splendid Table. We are excited to bring this distinctive ice cream menu to Bethesda and the greater DMV area.
Dana is nationally recognized and has earned the Jean Banchet award for Best Pastry Chef and received multiple James Beard Award nominations. Dana also authored the ice cream cookbook "Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream: the art and science of the scoop" which won the coveted IACP book award.
We are looking for a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our team and bring our innovative ice cream creations to life for our valued guests. This role requires working closely with our team to ensure the highest quality and consistency in our ice cream offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working a station for service, leadership skills, and a passion for creative and delicious treats.
Key Responsibilities
Menu Item Assembly & Quality Control
- Oversee the preparation and execution of milkshakes, sundaes, and floats during service to maintain quality and consistency.
- Assist in recipe development and ensure all dessert items align with Max's Best Ice Cream's vision.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all production stations, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
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Inventory & Ordering
- Assist in managing ingredient inventory, ensuring proper stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Place and receive vendor orders in correspondence with inventory needs.
- Keep accurate inventory records and collaborate with management for efficient ordering practices.
Team Leadership & Training
- Supervise and support staff, ensuring smooth production operations.
- Train and mentor team members on proper techniques and quality standards.
- Delegate tasks effectively to maintain efficiency and staff morale.
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Administrative & Operational Support
- Assist in scheduling team members to align with service demands.
- Monitor and address equipment maintenance issues, coordinating with necessary service providers.
- Support management in developing and refining training methods to enhance staff performance.
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Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience in a pastry-focused role, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Strong understanding of dessert production techniques and food safety regulations.
- Leadership skills with experience in training and supervising kitchen staff.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Physical fitness to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Why Join Us?
At Max's Best Ice Cream, nothing is more important than our team as we truly believe everyone is better when we work together. That's why we are committed to fostering a fun and engaging, team-oriented environment - even in the busiest of moments. We also offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling and growth and leadership development opportunities. Our team is what makes Max's Best Ice Cream such a fun place to work!
Our Team culture is also motivated by the follow:
Creativity: We are not your average scoop shop... At Max's Best Ice Cream, our over-the-top, Instagram-worthy ice cream creations actually taste better than they look
Quality: We take pride in everything we do, whether it's the ice cream we serve or the experience we provide to every guest.
Expertise: There's a science behind scooping the perfect scoop of ice cream and we make sure every team member gets to learn from the best!
Fun: Ice cream is meant to be fun! Everything we do is designed to evoke joy and happiness - which enables those lasting memories we are known for.
If you want to serve amazing ice cream and help create meaningful moments for our guests, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Max's Best Ice cream!
