About Chama Mama:
Chama mama is a collection of cozy family restaurants that pays tribute to the Georgian culture and way of life. Our menu is reflective of the diverse influences that have shaped the Georgian nation and is informed by the home-made traditions of an authentically artisanal culture. We proudly subscribe to that most quintessential Georgian proverb: "a guest is a gift from God" and view hospitality as a vocation - not as an industry. We aim to surprise and delight, to connect and enlighten. After all, it's the Georgian way.
General Overview:
The Pastry Chef is responsible for producing, baking, and creating high-quality breads, pastries, and baked goods in line with Chama Mama’s culinary standards. This role combines technical baking expertise with product development, requiring creativity, consistency, and a strong understanding of dough fermentation, pastry techniques, and flavor balance. The position supports daily production, commissary & bakery needs, and new product development.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare, bake, and produce a variety of breads, pastries, and baked goods according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
- Create and develop new bread and pastry products, including testing, refining, and documenting recipes in collaboration with Culinary Lab.
- Participate in R&D sessions for new menu items, seasonal offerings, and special projects.
- Handle dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking with precision and consistency.
- Accurately scale, measure, and mix ingredients to maintain quality, yield, and cost control.
- Monitor baking times, temperatures, textures, and appearance to ensure optimal results.
- Label, date, and store all products and ingredients following FIFO and food safety standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all baking and pastry stations, including ovens, mixers, proofers, racks, and storage areas.
- Operate baking and pastry equipment safely and correctly.
- Support daily production for service, catering, and commissary operations.
- Assist in receiving deliveries, inspecting product quality, and ensuring proper storage of baking ingredients.
- Monitor production levels and communicate shortages, overproduction, or quality concerns promptly.
- Follow all DOH and sanitation guidelines, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety procedures.
- Maintain strict allergy awareness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Participate in inventory counts, waste tracking, and yield reporting.
- Work closely with BOH teams to support efficient kitchen operations.
Qualifications:
- Food Protection Certificate
- Baking skills and experience
- Physical ability to stand and lift heavy items
- Physical ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds
Chama Mama is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
