Position Summary:
The Executive Pastry Chef oversees all day-to-day operations, including production for restaurant outlets and banquet events. This role is responsible for developing innovative pastry concepts and creating high-quality specialty desserts, pastries, and baked goods. The Executive Pastry Chef establishes standardized recipes and plating guides for all dessert applications.
Working closely with restaurant and event chefs, the Executive Pastry Chef drives culinary excellence, adheres to established brand standards, and conducts quality audits. The Executive Pastry Chef is accountable for training, scheduling, performance management, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment while supporting the property's hospitality values and operational goals.
Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting our values.
2. Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Oversee Daily Bakery Operations - Manage all aspects of bakery operations, ensuring smooth
execution of food production, team coordination, and service efficiency. Direct, mentor, and support pastry and event staff, ensuring adherence to food preparation standards.
4. Develop and Execute Recipes - Create and refine recipes that align with Graton's brand and guest expectations, ensuring proper execution of standardized recipes.
5. Ensure Food Quality and Consistency - Oversee all food production, maintaining high standards in taste, presentation, and portion control.
6. Manage Production - Review upcoming events and forecasts to coordinate production and ensure adequate preparation.
7. Maintain Inventory and Cost Control - Implement inventory management procedures, monitor food usage, and ensure proper stock levels for continuous bakery operations. Participate in annual budget planning, oversee financial forecasting, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality.
8. Execute Leadership Directives - Follow all guidance from Food & Beverage Operations and Property leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
9. Enforce Safety and Sanitation Standards - Uphold all Department of Health, OSHA, and company
regulations to maintain a clean, hazard-free kitchen. Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment and
facilities, addressing any operational and work safety concerns promptly.
10. Schedule and Assign Tasks Efficiently - Create and manage team schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels while maintaining labor cost controls.
11. Uphold Department Policies and Standards - Enforce company policies, procedures, and service
standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
12. Manage Performance and Accountability - Provide regular feedback, coaching, and corrective action to ensure fair and consistent performance management.
13. Maintain Accurate Team Member Records - Oversee attendance tracking, payroll accuracy, and
coaching documentation.
14. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the property.
