Assistant Manager - Aspasia Production Kitchen

Summary

Are you looking to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen with brand new equipment and cutting-edge technology?  Our Production Kitchen will amaze you!

The Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop Production Kitchen Assistant Manager will have a passion for baking and will be responsible for leading the training.  This individual will be an assistant to our Production Kitchen Manager to help lead our production kitchen team to ensure proper execution of all bakery and café items, as well as upholding Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop standards of hygiene and company policies.

This is an amazing chance to get in with a rapidly expanding brand that aims to build its employees to the top of their career paths!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Assist in coordinating production for the Production Kitchen, as well as specified items to be delivered to other shops and clients

Maximize the productivity of all kitchen staff

Assist in training the production kitchen team on proper execution

Understand all procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs

Inspect kitchen equipment for cleanliness and hygiene, and monitor sanitation policies to abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws

Communicate efficiently with the Production Kitchen Manager and Stores Managers to assist in a smooth service

Assist with the Production Kitchen Manager and Store Managers to ensure retail sites are fully stocked for in-store purchases and carry out purchases

Control food waste

Help ensure all special events are executed properly to the client’s satisfaction

Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards

Assist with handling ordering and inventory for Production Kitchen

Assist in menu development, recipe trials, and costing

Assist in developing standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation

Provide advice and suggestions to the Store Managers as needed

Organize all pre-orders to ensure flawless execution

Assist in proper opening/closing procedures

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures

Understand how to work with laminated dough, chocolate, building and icing cakes, wedding cakes and all additional aspects of a bakery

Understand food cost and labor cost controls

Communicate and understand the mission of the restaurant

Other duties will be assigned as seen fit

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years management experience in high volume kitchens

Proven experience as Pastry Chef, Baker, Decorator

Professional appearance with impeccable hygiene

Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Excellent basic math skills

Knowledge of typical commercial kitchen and bakery equipment

Knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition

SERV Safe Food Manager certification

Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, dairy free, etc.)

Ability to learn all Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop related computerized systems and applications

Proficient with MS Office applications

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field

A degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or related field is a plus

Great attention to detail and creativity

Organizing and leadership skills

Work environment and Physical Demands

 Work with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment

May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Supervision

The employee performs work under the supervision of Production Kitchen Manager