Pastry Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eatal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italiancuisin

Job summary

Eataly Houston is seeking a Pastry Chef for a new store opening. You will direct pastry production for counters and restaurants and lead the pastry team, including hiring, scheduling, payroll and coaching.

Must have 6+ years in high-volume pastry and strong knowledge of Italian pastries. Degree in culinary/pastry arts preferred and strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry position.
• Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in the production of all pastry items for counters and restaurants.
• Manages the pastry team: hires; schedules; payroll; training; coaching; terminations as needed.
• Verifies all foods meet quality standards for portion, flavor, texture and consistency.
• Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders.
• Orders and requisitions all pastry supplies.
• Coordinates with Executive Chef and Pastry Quality Head on new recipes.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary production area per health standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Pastry production

Team leadership

Italian pastry techniques

Communication

Education

Culinary/pastry arts training (degree)

Job description

Pastry Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

• Full-time

• Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• • SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
  • LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
  • • Directs and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants
    • Manages the pastry team: hires; schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels; handles terminations
    • Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency
    • Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders
    • Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop
    • Communicates with the Executive Chef and Pastry Quality Head on new recipes
    • Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
    • Performs other duties as required or assigned
    • • 6+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position
      • Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
      • Outstanding communication and leadership skills
      • Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.