Core Responsibilities:
Production & Quality Control: Oversee the daily preparation, baking, and plating of pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts from scratch, ensuring consistency in taste and appearance.
Staff Supervision & Training: Schedule, train, mentor, and evaluate pastry and bakery team members. Step in to run stations during peak hours or staff shortages.
Inventory & Ordering: Manage ingredient stock levels, handle electronic requisitions, participate in regular inventories, and minimize kitchen waste.
Menu & Recipe Development: Assist in designing new pastry items, seasonal specials, and detailed food costing specifications.
Safety & Sanitation: Enforce local food safety, HACCP hygiene regulations, and proper equipment maintenance standards.