Pastry Chef de Partie

ABOUT LITTLE SAINT

Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a vibrant meeting place where guests are invited to connect over food, music, art and conversation. Our mission is to create an environment that is good for the soul, the earth and the community. Inside our 10,000-square-foot space, Little Saint offers up a full-service farm-forward restaurant, cafe and wine shop with an exciting focus on plant-based cuisine. The building is home to exciting live music and thought-provoking conversations, as well as a series of film screenings and performances to benefit local artists and our farming community.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are hiring a skilled   Pastry Cook   to join our growing Little Saint team! Under the supervision of the Pastry Chef, the Cook focuses on daily pastry production for our all-day brunch/lunch service, coffee bar, farm-inspired dinner service and for special events.The Pastry Cook ensures quality standards for all assigned areas and preparations. The position will occasionally be in contact with guests and to provide sincere hospitality and create a warm environment for the guest.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work cohesively within the assigned section of the kitchen and liaising with the culinary leadership team to ensure a successful working environment.
• Prepare ingredients and handling mise en place, safely utilizing kitchen equipment.
• Prepare pastry menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Interact with guests in a kind, positive and warm manner.
• Monitor the stock of mise en place, ingredients and inventory.
• Ensure their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Onboard and train staff members.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2+ years of pastry production experience (bread experience is a plus) in a fine dining/professional kitchen setting or hotel setting with some supervisory or leadership experience. 
• Commitment to service quality, excellence, and sincere hospitality.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to self-manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to read and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, reach with hands and arms.
• Flexibility with a schedule that includes evenings, holidays and extended hours.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off - Including Vacation, Sick and Mental Health Time Off
• 401(k) 
• Employee dining and wine discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, Legal and Financial Services
• Referral Bonuses
• Uniform

THIS PERSON SHOULD STRIVE TO

• Make a positive impact, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members
• Be decisive, taking initiative for making things happen, anticipating issues, and developing contingency plans
• Be an active listener, remaining present and open, providing verbal, non-verbal, and supportive feedback, and showing our respect and empathy to their team.
• Be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks of all sizes with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance
• Be flexible, responding with urgency and positively to changing environments
• Maintain team focus via cooperation and support to other team members in the pursuit of company and department goals
• Be a role model to the team, embodying the values of the Little Saint team. 

Each of the items listed is considered to be an essential function of the role. However, this list should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. Little Saint reserves the right to alter the duties of this role.

Little Saint is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Little Saint is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and opportunities for growth and career development.