Pastry Chef, Lincoln Ristorante

The Opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is searching for a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at Lincoln Ristorante in New York, New York. Our ideal Pastry Chef has anexceptional knowledge of food and is dedicated to creating extraordinary dining experiences for guests.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Salary: $58500 - $70350 / year

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

At Delaware North, we care about our associates. We are committed to invest in our people's personal and professional journeys, without you, there is no us. These are just some of the benefits we offer: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, performance bonuses, paid vacation days and holidays, and generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts. Click here to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production of the pastry and dessert program.
• Maintain the pastry and dessert menu, utilizing all products and food ingredients with a sense of artistic talent.
• Assist in recipe development, portion specifications, and establish standard preparation procedures for all assigned dishes.
• Hire, train, and monitor the pastry team; continuously motivate and support employees; conduct performance reviews; reward and discipline individuals as necessary.
• Lead, cook, bake, and create by example while working cohesively as a part of a team with minimal supervision to complete all necessary kitchen and administrative tasks.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and participate in the correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended and ensure associates follow suit.
• Regularly inspect units to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance. Ensure that all protocols are in line with health department standards.
• Be willing to gain knowledge of and maintain company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, termination policies.
• Acknowledge and comply with all company policies, service procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in pastry arts with supervisory responsibilities in a high-volume environment.
• Has passion for pastry and culinary excellence and is eager to improve their skills and share their craft with team and guests.
• Knowledgable of best practices for monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, and inventory procedures.
• Ability to multitask and remain in control in a high volume, fast-paced, demanding environment, while maintaining your sense of humor.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet, taking things in stride and executing with poise.
• Professional, polished appearance with the ability to interact with all types of team members.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to lead, coach, develop, and train others.
• Ability to follow and write bulk recipes for production and service.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel.

Who We Are

Patina Restaurant Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.