Job Reference Number: 26255
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Design-Cuisine
State: Virginia (US-VA)
The Role at a Glance:
We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Executive Pastry Chef to Design Cuisine Caterers in Arlington, VA. As an Executive Pastry Chef with Design Cuisine, you will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting, luxury off premise catering team that has been a leader in the Mid-Atlantic region for 40 years.
What You Will Be Doing:
• Develop creative menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for event with the team of 12 pastry professionals.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Must-haves:
• Demonstrated restaurant and high-volume catering culinary skills
• Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.
Nice-to-haves:
• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Compensation:
$95,000-100,000
Our Benefits
Weekly Pay Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off Growth Opportunity#indeedelior #LI-GW1
About Design Cuisine:
Located in the Washington, DC area, Design Cuisine offers catering and business dining services to clients across the city. With our nation’s historic capital as a backdrop, Design Cuisine creates unforgettable dining experiences every day.
About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.