The Café Pastry Chef for Bon Appetit Management Company at Google takes ownership for the overall success of the Pastry Program. This entails adhering to the Client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and Bon Appétit/Google standards of food quality, freshness and presentation. This position is accountable for the kitchen’s daily administrative, operational and culinary tasks, including sanitation and safety. In addition the Chef also motivates, trains, develops and directs the employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation and maintain a positive relationship with the client.
Approximately 50% of time spent working in the kitchen with the remaining 50% of the time dedicated to administrative duties, menu research and development. A minimum of 50 hours worked per week is required.
Overall Management
Meet all timelines for payroll, cafe service, accounts receivable, human resources, corporate programs and all other project deadlines given by Google and management.
Teach and adhere to Bon Appetit/Google philosophy, culture and commitment to quality food and exemplary service.
Have a Passion for food and service.
Ensure all products and purchases meet Bon Appetit/Google sustainability guidelines.
Have knowledge of and enforces the Bon Appetit/Google contractual agreement.
Supervision and Development of Staff
Train and supervise the daily conduct of the staff.
Supervise the adherence to proper uniform standards following the employee handbook and established account guidelines.
Evaluate staff and actively work to develop managerial leadership and culinary skills
Conduct coaching sessions and disciplinary actions.
Ensure that all training standards are met and documented for direct hires, including but not limited to F.A.C.T. Training Completion and Safety Training.
Food Programs
Write menus that demonstrate creativity, concept authenticity and intent, seasonality, healthy balance and variety
Ensure that high quality food items are creatively well prepared and presented in a cost effective manner.
Lead the culinary staff in all Bon Appétit/Google Corporate initiatives including Circle of Responsibility, Low Carbon Diet and Farm to Fork Programs
Prepare a well balanced menu that meets the cultural and dietary needs of the Café guests.
Meet and exceed the expectations of the customer and client perceived value.
Ensure that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following Bon Appétit/Google purchasing standards and sustainability commitments.
Work with management team to ensure that all display, catering and café culinary set up meet specific account standards.
Make sure all kitchen waste is disposed of properly in the most sustainable manner as supported by the client
Customer Service and Client Relations
Represent the company in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner in all customer, client and employee interactions
Interact with customers and resolve customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner
Communicate with the Client honestly, accurately and in a timely manner.
Financial Management and Analysis
Ensure that all culinary personnel follow the proper time and attendance policy
Responsible to make sure that labor and food cost budgetary goals are met.
Responsible for placing proper orders, sourcing the best local and seasonal ingredients and following purchasing guidelines.
Complete inventory on an appropriate schedule.
Kitchen & Café Supervision
Ensure that overall café kitchen space meets the standards as presented in Great Expectations, as well as oversees the daily appearance and upkeep of the kitchen
Supervise the proper garnishing and presentation of food.
Ensure that the overall café meets the standards as presented in Great Expectations, as well as oversee the daily appearance of the entire Café
Monitor daily signage for proper spelling and descriptions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Culinary or college degree
Experience:
Has a minimum of 3 years kitchen supervisory experience or applicable culinary experience in a similar volume, restaurant or food service kitchen.
Posses general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices
Has the ability to operate Web based ordering systems, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.
Proficient with word processing and compose basic email memos
Posses the ability to meet Bon Appétit/Google unit specific uniform standards for this position.
Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Bon Appétit/Google guidelines.
Wear a cut resistant glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.
Bon Appetit Mgmt Co - 30+ days ago
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