Assistant Pastry Chef (FT)

Dickies Arena; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Fort Worth is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to lead dessert production across various venues. This exciting role involves menu development, collaboration with culinary teams, and ensuring high-quality standards in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of culinary baking experience and a flair for creating exquisite desserts. Join a team that values creativity and quality, and make your mark in a vibrant setting where your contributions will shine!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary baking experience, preferably in high-volume operations.
• Expertise in baking, pastry, and chocolate work with a focus on quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dessert production across various outlets and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with culinary teams for menu development and event planning.

Skills

Culinary Baking Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to Work Independently

Tools

Workforce Management Software

Inventory Software

Eatec

Purchasing Systems

Job description

Career Opportunities with Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth

Trail Drive Management Corporation – Dickies Arena of Fort Worth, TX

Dickies Arena is a 14,000 seat, multipurpose venue located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by Trail Drive Management Corp (TDMC), it hosted 172 events last fiscal year and was ranked 4th worldwide for gross ticket sales by Billboard in early 2023. It was also nominated for Arena of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for the second consecutive year. Our team is growing, and we seek energetic, motivated individuals to join us!

Reports to: Pastry Chef

Job Description

The Full-time Pastry Chef will oversee all dessert production across concessions, suites, clubs, and catering in the absence of the Pastry Chef. Responsibilities include menu development, event planning, and ensuring quality and sanitation standards are met. The role involves collaboration with culinary and front-of-house teams to provide high-quality options tailored to guest demographics. The Pastry Supervisor will also assist in achieving financial targets related to labor and food costs and support all Food & Beverage outlets as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary baking experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex food service operations; experience in sports/entertainment venues preferred.
• Expertise in baking, pastry, and chocolate work, emphasizing quality, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Ability to complete projects reliably and within deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with workforce management and inventory software is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and superior customer service skills.
• Availability for extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage leadership team to ensure successful operations.
• Assist with policy enforcement and operational procedures.
• Support concept development for dessert menus and pastry needs, considering seasonal trends.
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor bakery team members, ensuring they have necessary tools.
• Maintain consistency in recipe execution and presentation.
• Manage pastry kitchen operations, including inventory, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Engage with guests and staff to ensure excellent service and hospitality.
• Enforce safety, security, and sanitation standards throughout the venue.
• Gather guest feedback to improve operations.
• Utilize systems like Purchasing, Eatec, and Workforce Management accurately.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role requires multitasking under pressure, attention to detail, and effective communication. It involves frequent movement, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with occasional assistance for heavier loads. The work is primarily indoors, with exposure to outdoor conditions and extreme temperatures during equipment use.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change as needed.

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.