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Executive Pastry Chef

Full-time $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 year plus benefits

Work location: Harry's Savoy Grill & Ballroom

Work as part of a culinary team that uses fresh seasonal artisanal items in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Apply your knowledge and learn new things!

The EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF is responsible for all pastry production and comprehensive dessert menu progression for Harry's Savoy Grill & Ballroom. Part of Harry's Hospitality Group (HHG), Harry's Savoy Grill & Ballroom offers an upscale, high-volume restaurant and 10,000 square foot ballroom facility consisting of 5 private dining rooms for wedding, corporate and social events.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: medical, dental, vision, supplemental, vacation, professional development, and dining discounts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified experience in a high volume, fine dining establishment as Executive Pastry Chef.
• Experience with banquet production preferred but not required.
• Full knowledge of pastry techniques and principals concerning starches, fats, sugars, liquids, eggs, chocolates, and flavorings.
• Prior experience with dough, cakes, ice cream, chocolate, a la carte dining and production.
• Degree from a post-secondary culinary arts program or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years executive pastry chef experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Experience hiring, training and mentoring BOH staff.
• Dependable and hardworking.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to supervisors, employees, dining room staff and guests. Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to eight hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 75 pounds in weight. Must possess finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly.
• AVAILABILITY must include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

HHG History Dating to 1988, Harry's food and service has become renowned, starting with the legendary Harry's Savoy Grill in North Wilmington, the elegant Harry's Savoy Ballroom adjacent to Harry's Savoy Grill and the neighborhood favorite Kid Shelleen's Charcoal House & Saloon in Trolley Square. HHG is a promise of great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. We're dedicated to offering our guests the finest hospitality experience and strive to exceed expectations every time. And NOW OPEN - Kid Shelleen's Branmar!

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