Job Description

_ Summary_

The Pastry Chef reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef of Production Kitchen. This Chef has advanced knowledge of culinary trends, proficiency in culinary techniques, and a proven passion for culinary innovation. The Chef will bring expertise in flavor development and culinary executions and be a crucial part of the Innovation Team.

_ Responsibilities_

• Provides visionary leadership and management of the pastry development process from product creation through implementation
• Collaborate with Research and Development along with Executive Sous Chef on updating seasonal dessert menus.
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry and being able to apply trending ingredients and flavors that support relevant Guest demographics
• Identifying and introducing new pastry and baking techniques
• Ensure all desserts and baked goods meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Modify existing products and processes to align with new menus and equipment
• Generate innovative product ideas and recipes that support short- and long-term goals
• Create, innovate, and develop new initiatives that continuously improve quality, process, and cost
• Support with administrative work and other duties/projects as assigned
• Collaborates with sourcing to analyze and recommend new products as well as maintain vendor relationships
• Develops standards, processes, and tools to assist in delivering consistent culinary products
• Guides and supports the culinary team in implementing and adhering to company standards, processes, and systems
• Develop and maintain consistent and comprehensive training sessions
• Monitors guest, partners, and internal feedback and takes corrective action to ensure highest quality and Guest satisfaction

Qualifications

_ Qualifications/Requirements_

• Advanced pastry and baking skills, including preparation and flavor pairings.
• Proven passion for pastry innovation
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical skills
• Experience with product development
• Ability to create unique recipes.
• Time management and organization
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local food handling regulations
• Comfortable training, directing, and supervising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

_ Desired Characteristics_

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in culinary pastry services
• A Culinary Arts degree is preferred.
• A food manager certificate is required.
• Advanced understanding of the culinary pastry arts.
• Advanced time management and organization
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local food handling regulations
• Comfortable training, directing, and supervising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work during holidays, days, nights, and weekends.

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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