Lead Baker Supervisor

Company: Pier Sixty-Six Resort
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Pier Sixty-Six Resort, part of CoralTree Hospitality, is seeking an experienced and skilled Lead Baker to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in baking and pastry arts, with a focus on leading and managing a team of skilled bakers.Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the pastry team and collaborate to achieve shared goals.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Prepare and bake breads, viennoiseries, and specialty pastries, including handling doughs, fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating, while following recipes, and quality standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Test pastries for proper baking, ensure proper portioning, presentation, and garnishing, and monitor food quality and portions throughout the shift.
• Safely use baking tools, equipment, and appliances, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at whatever time of day.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by regularly tracking and ordering ingredients, ensuring all necessary supplies are available for daily production.
• Ensure consistent production levels by following established schedules and recipes, while adjusting output as needed to meet demand and minimize waste.
• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Meet with Chef / Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Complete opening duties:
• Set up a workstation with required tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform the Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
• Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the day.
• Prepare and produce bread menu items for Restaurants, Room Service, and Banquets following recipes and yield guides.
• Produce centerpieces for Banquets and buffets. Display items attractively and to specified requirements.
• Inform the Chef on duty of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.
• Inform the Pastry Chef of excess items used in daily specials or elsewhere.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.
• Direct and assist Stewards to make clean-up a more efficient process.
• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties:
• Return all food items to the proper storage areas
• Rotate all returned product
• Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations
• Ice down hot items from the steam table, so they cool quickly
• Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift
• Review the status of work and follow-up actions required with the Chef before leavingRequirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of baking and pastry arts
  • Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periodsEstimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experienceLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FLAbout Pier Sixty-Six Resort: Pier Sixty-Six Resort is a luxurious beachfront resort located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We offer a range of amenities and services to our guests, including fine dining restaurants, a private beach, and a marina.How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Baker looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information].

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