Executive Pastry & Bread Chef

Le Jardinier - MFAH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Jardinier - MFAH is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the daily production and finishing of all breads served, oversee the pastry kitchen, ensure cleanliness, organization, and labor cost management, and craft menu items with diverse techniques under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

You will recruit and train pastry staff, maintain recipe books and cost cards, manage inventory and equipment cleanliness, coordinate with Pastry Sous Chefs on deliveries, and uphold quality, sanitation and safety

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production for all bread items and seasonal specials.
• Recruit, train and manage pastry and baking staff to meet budgets and quality standards.
• Maintain recipe books and create cost cards for new menus.
• Coordinate daily purchasing with Pastry Sous Chefs and verify deliveries.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen are clean and operating according to maintenance programs.
• Review labor schedules to align staffing with sales volumes.

Job description

Le Jardinier - MFAH is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the daily production and finishing of all breads served, oversee the pastry kitchen, ensure cleanliness, organization, and labor cost management, and craft menu items with diverse techniques under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

You will recruit and train pastry staff, maintain recipe books and cost cards, manage inventory and equipment cleanliness, coordinate with Pastry Sous Chefs on deliveries, and uphold quality, sanitation and safety