Position Title: Director of Catering Sales
Salary: $90,000 to $110,000
Other Form sof Compensation:
Job SummaryThe Pastry Chef must understand and nurture the company core values and F&B program. You will assist with development and implementing new recipes, culinary activations, and menu items in collaboration with the Executive Pastry Chef
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and support the pastry team in daily production and service execution
- Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal offerings
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all pastry items
- Oversee production schedules, inventory, ordering, and waste control
- Train, mentor, and motivate team members while maintaining a positive kitchen culture
- Maintain sanitation, safety, and food handling standards in compliance with regulations
- Support catering, special events, and high-volume production operations
- Help manage labor efficiency and maintain smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
- Work with Pastry Sous Chefs to direct production and on-site execution of new recipes
- Facilitate and conduct training with Pastry Sous Chefs as needed with BOH teams
- Works collaboratively with the Executive Pastry Chef to maintain quality control and standards of production.
- Supports special projects when needed with projects including but not limited to: (tasting, high-level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots)
- Be familiar with and help maintain all safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: - A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate
- Minimum of three to five years of culinary/kitchen experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- ServSafe Certified
- Strong Computer Skills ( Microsoft Office, Delphi, CaterXpert preferred)
- Self-motivated to be ahead of production, foresee needs, and extra attention to detail
- Accountable, collaborative, and excellence driven are a must!
Associates at Occasions are offered many fantastic benefits.Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Occasions maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
