Pastry Chef

Major Food Group is hiring an experienced Pastry Chef to join our team in Miami!

 

Major Food Group is a New York based hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick. From a small, intimate deli restaurant in Little Italy, MFG has evolved into a hospitality powerhouse creating iconic restaurants and gaining national and international attention for its unique style and culinary prowess.

MFG operates a wide range of concepts and seeks to transcend traditional hospitality models by offering multi-dimensional, immersive experiences that are inspired by deep history and cultures. From classic steakhouses to casual French bistros, Japanese brasseries and cocktail bars, each concept is uniquely and intentionally designed with the goal of transporting guests to another time and place.

We tell complete stories and provide guests unforgettable experiences.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting Executive Chef in overseeing menu and production for the pastry department
• Must ensure quality, consistency, cost, employee relations and all other related tasks as it pertains to the pastry department with the goal of hitting food and labor cost target, as well as maintaining guest satisfaction in regards to consistency and cleanliness of the department. 
• Complete mise en place list in the time allotted, making sure all sections are ready for each service
• Acquire recipe knowledge and section setup to smoothly execute service
• Ensure all items on station are properly stored, labeled and dated
• Responsible for setting up own station and help others if needed
• Responsible for time management, efficiency and station organization
• Prepare all food products according to the prescribed methods, both during service and prior preparation 
• Follow all internal and state regulations such as DOH/Food & safety/HACCP/Beverage

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have expert level knowledge of pastry technique including principles of baking.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, colleagues, and employees, as well as the public in a guest facing capacity with professionalism
• Ability to successfully use food costing system Foodager, create legible recipes, and supply all new recipes to purchasing before rolling them out in service
• Produce a high volume of work in a timely manner
• Be aware of city, state, and federal labor laws that may impact compliance of the business and the interaction between manager and hourly employee
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
• Be organized, and upkeep all company collateral at the highest level
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Must be able to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 annually based on experience

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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