savory lead, Starbucks Reserve® Kitchen

Starbucks Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks is looking for a Savory Lead at their Reserve Kitchen to manage food production and ensure quality in a dynamic culinary environment. This role supports a team and engages in various food preparation tasks, all while promoting the Starbucks culture and values. Ideal candidates should have culinary experience and be able to coach and inspire other staff members while working efficiently.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition coverage for a bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Demonstrated food service and production experience (2-3 years).
• Culinary Supervision experience (2 years) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items per prescribed recipes.
• Assist in inventory and cost controls for food production.
• Coach and develop partners in food production.

Skills

Food Production

Team Leadership

Coaching

Education

Culinary experience

Current local health and safety certifications

Job description

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This range is provided by Starbucks. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.47/yr - $29.81/yr

Now Brewing – savory lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by service to others.

Starbucks Reserve & Roastery is responsible for stewarding the Starbucks Reserve brand within a portfolio of unique flagship locations, Starbucks Reserve Stores and Culinary Kitchens across the US. Starbucks Reserve Kitchen teams use their knowledge and expertise to craft fresh food offerings with impeccable ingredients to inspire and delight customers in our Reserve & Roastery locations. These are energetic environments for culinary ambassadors who want to deliver consistent quality in handcrafted pastries, cakes, focaccia-style pizza, artisanal baked breads, and more.

The savory cook I contributes to Starbucks success by organizing and executing food preparation in large quantities. Assists Head Savory Chef in food production for all food locations, catering events, and other functions. Candidate will assist with food production tasks as needed and ensures that quality and cost standards are consistently attained.

As a Savory Lead, You Will

Food Production Leadership

• Prepare or directly supervise the preparation of a wide variety of food items, soups and sauces per prescribed recipes.
• Assist the savory manager with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.
• Consistently maintain standards of quality, cost, presentation, and flavor of foods.
  
  

Planning & Prioritizing

• Consult on proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• May support completion of production sheets and other records as required.
• Assists in preparation of reports, costs menus, makes schedules, and performs administrative duties as assigned.
  
  

Coaching Performance & Development

• May support hiring activities and supervision of savory team when management team is not present.
• Support the development of partners through meaningful coaching conversations informed by observed performance.
  
  

Culture & Effective Communication

• Set inspirational tone for partners by role modeling Starbucks Mission and Values along with the Reserve Kitchen vision.
  
  

We’d love to hear from people with…

• Superior performer who represents the Starbucks Mission Statement in daily work
• Demonstrated agility in dealing with ambiguity associated with working in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment
• Able to organize and deploy work across people
• Excellent coach and role model of Starbucks Reserve Kitchen culture and values
• Demonstrates strong abilities as a team player and leader
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage across differing cultures and societies
• Demonstrated food service and production experience (2-3 years)
• Culinary Supervision (2 years)
• Current local health and safety certifications
• Training experience
  
  

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation that accrues starting at .01961 hours based on a 40 hour week up to 40 hours annually (64 hours in California) after an introductory period, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 or 30 hours worked, depending on work location), and additional pay if working on one of eight observed holidays. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information regarding benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

At Starbucks, it is typical for new partners to be hired at the entry point of the range for their role, which is based upon geographic location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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