Pastry Production Chef| Mama Ricotta's

Pastry Production Chef| Mama Ricotta's

FS Food Group, the leading hospitality company behind Mama Ricotta's, Little Mama's, Midwood Smokehouse, Paco's Tacos & Tequila, Yafo Kitchen, Calle Sol, and Plate Perfect Catering, is seeking a pastry production chef to assist in leading and elevating the group's pastry and bread programs.

This is a hands-on, production-focused leadership role centered at Mama Ricotta's, where most pastry and bread production occurs. The pastry production chef will produce for our Italian concepts and Plate Perfect Catering, while also collaborating with and managing the pastry chef who oversees pastry production for our Latin-inspired brands.

Success in this position requires not only exceptional pastry and bread expertise, but also strong organizational abilities balancing multiple production schedules, recipe standards, and distribution workflows across several brands.

Why join the FS Food Group culinary team?

We offer competitive salaries

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

100% employer-paid life insurance

PTO starting at 6 months of service

50% off meals at all FS Food Group restaurants

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Execution

Assist in daily pastry and bread production for Mama Ricotta's, Little Mama's, and Plate Perfect Catering.

Develop and standardize dessert and bread recipes aligned with each Italian concept's identity and catering presentation standards.

Ensure the highest levels of quality, flavor, and consistency across all pastry and bread products.

Build efficient, well-organized production schedules that meet group-wide needs without sacrificing craftsmanship or freshness.

Maintain all pastry equipment and ensure a clean, organized, and food-safe production environment.

Oversight of Latin Pastry Program

Collaborate with and manage the pastry chef, who leads dessert and pastry production for Paco's Tacos & Tequila, Calle Sol, and related concepts.

Provide direction, support, and periodic on-site training or menu input for Latin pastry production.

Coordinate ingredient sourcing, presentation standards, and roll out of new menu items.

Leadership & Team Management

Provide ongoing training, recipe documentation, and clear production standards.

Maintain structure and organization in all production areas and ensure accountability for tasks and timelines.

Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, consistency, and attention to detail.

Financial & Operational Management

Track ingredient usage, yields, waste, and costs to maintain COGS and efficiency targets.

Support budgeting and forecasting for pastry and catering programs.

Maintain detailed production logs, inventory records, and standardized recipes.

Innovation & Quality Control

Stay current with pastry, bread, and dessert trends; introduce new items suited to FS Food Group's diverse portfolio.

Host regular tastings to maintain consistency and drive continuous improvement.

Conduct periodic visits to restaurant units to review product execution and gather feedback from managers and chefs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Culinary or pastry degree (or equivalent hands-on experience).

Minimum 5 years' pastry experience with a minimum of 2 years in a kitchen leadership role.

Strong proficiency in pastry, artisan bread, and dessert production in a high-volume or multi-unit environment.

Outstanding organizational abilities with proven success managing production schedules, recipe documentation, and multi-brand coordination.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage costs and optimize production efficiency.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for periodic brand consultations.

Comfortable working early mornings through afternoons on-site.

Work schedule

• 10 hour shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

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