Bakery Manager/Pastry Chef

Locally Grown Restaurants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Dining discounts at sister restaurants

Sick leave with pay / PTO

Job summary

South Restaurant + Coffeehouse in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Bakery Manager/Pastry Chef to lead production and wholesale baking for Snow City Cafe and Muse. You will coach bakers, ensure consistency, creativity, and cost control while aligning with the executive chef and general manager.

We require 2 years of bakery production management, strong English communication, and ability to work opening/closing shifts; benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate, write and understand English.
• 2 years experience managing a production bakery preferred.
• Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Drive, and internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Regularly performs manager log and email review.
• Drives training and manages bakers to maximize quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Assists with hiring process including interviews and onboarding.
• Monitors bakery food cost and labor.
• Creates special baked goods and desserts for the restaurant and events.
• Develops new recipes and troubleshoots recipe challenges.
• Trains bakers to follow standardized recipes accurately.
• Maintains clean and sanitary bakery workspace and encourages readiness to restock.
• Documents staff and operations issues and follows up on past shifts.

Job description

Bakery Manager/Pastry Chef - Full Time at South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

Summary/Objective

The Bakery Manager/Pastry Chef is responsible for managing the production of the bakery at South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, and the wholesale baking for Snow City Cafe and Muse. They motivate and support the bakery team to create consistent and exciting baked goods and desserts for the guest. The Bakery Manager/Pastry Chef pushes creativity and excellence while keeping within budget and controlling bakery costs. They work with the Executive Chef and the General Manager to ensure a cohesive bakery program that complements and enhances our menus and overall vision.

Operations

• Regularly performs manager log and email review
• Drives training and manages bakers to maximize quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Assists with hiring process which includes interviews, reference checks, arranging for employees to fill out paperwork, completes orientation for new staff
• Monitors bakery food cost and labor
• Creates special baked goods and desserts for the restaurant and special events
• Develops new recipes and troubleshoots any difficulties or challenges presented by current recipes or par levels
• Trains bakers to keep up with production and ensures standardized recipes are being followed accurately and consistently
• Ensures that the bakery work space is maintained clean and sanitary at all times and encourages staff to re-stock and clean whenever there is a free moment
• Documents all staff and operations issues in staff journals and follows up on any issues from prior shift

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position, requiring approximately 40-45 hours per week during normal business hours. Must be available for opening, closing, weekday, and weekend shifts.

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate, write and understand English
• 2 years experience managing a production bakery preferred
• Must have a current Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Card
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Drive, and internet navigation

Physical Requirements

The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time and may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and childcare accounts available)
• Accrued sick leave with pay, converts to PTO after 1 year
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%
• Dining discounts at our sister restaurants (Snow City Cafe, Spenard Roadhouse, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, Crush Bistro)
• *Limited benefits available for jobs located at Crush Bistro, Muse x Crush, and PAC