Pastry Chef

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a unique opportunity to be at the helm of the Greystone Pastry Department. It is a good fit for a self-starter, someone who cares deeply about their work and product, and someone who is organized and methodical. The Pastry Chef will continue the operation of our renowned pastry program– which includes croissants, galettes, scones, muffins, cookies, loaves, and more– as well as take it into its next phase! This is a great opportunity to flex your creativity, manage a talented team, and operate largely autonomously. Great schedule, great hours. 

The Greystone Pastry Chef will be in charge of all bakery operations and production at the café. Partnering closely with the owners and management, they will have the opportunity to expand and tweak the menu, develop recipes, establish the production schedules, hire, and manage their staff. They are responsible for the execution of all bakery items at Greystone, as well as the execution and management of catering orders. 

The Pastry Chef will play a critical role in developing a culture that sets a high standard of quality for our food, that fosters creativity and contribution among BOH employees, and that responds nimbly and effectively to demand from our customers.

Company Description:

Greystone is a neighborhood café, bakery, and provisions shop in the South End of Boston. 

We are obsessed with good atmosphere, standout food, exceptional coffee, genuine service, and smart business. 

We pride ourselves on quality products, offering coffee sourced ethically directly from farmers, cooking up delicious baked goods, gourmet sandwiches, and hearty salads in-house, and selling small-batch pantry goods made by masters of their craft. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develop + Manage Bakery Program
  • In partnership with the owners and management, the Pastry Chef is responsible for the bakery menu (including provisions items) and operationalizing it
  • Develop, test, and refine recipes
  • Implement quality control
  • Lead seasonal creations, use creativity to develop new menu items, continually test new things
• Lead and manage catering/other growth programs
  • Menu of offerings
  • Operational plan for execution 
  • Build upon current catering program to offer a robust, systematized catering program, including:
  • Responsible for catering packaging design and ordering
  • Respond enthusiastically to customer requests, always trying to meet the market
  • Build out other streams of revenue for the bakery
• Bakery Operations
  • Manage relationships with suppliers 
  • Maintain food + labor costs
  • Place bakery orders
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve key metric areas (COGS, waste, customer satisfaction, etc.) 
• BOH Management
  • Interview and hire bakery employees
  • Organize and supervise shifts 
  • Train new and current staff; responsible for ongoing staff development
  • Create, foster, and maintain a positive work environment, reinforcing the specific culture that is Greystone
  • Oversee cleanliness of the food operation
  • Maintain health code standards, ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
  • Practice allergen precautions and procedures
• System Creation + Management
  • Production schedule w/shift responsibilities
  • Par lists
  • Inventory management system
  • Ordering system
  • Recipes documented and accessible
  • Opening + closing procedures
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Continuously build on what exists to ensure we have the documentation and systems necessary to run a smooth operation.