Assistant Pastry Chef jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Why Did We Post This Job?

Hospitality is about creating a sense of place where everyone has a seat at the table.  At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details.  We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to execute our clients’ vision is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team.  The Lead Pastry Chef is critical to building our sense of place. 

Would YOU Thrive Here?

At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for hospitality, quality of food, and delighting customers. If you have never felt professionally challenged before, think long and hard before applying for this position.  You’ll do administrative tasks like hiring, managing and training the baking & pastry (B&P) staff and quickly pivot to producing baked goods for a full weekend of events.  This role also involves high-level, strategic planning, as you’ll be tracking inventory and managing food & labor costs for your department. 

The Minimum You'll Do:

-                    Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between departments and co-workers.

-                      Adhere to our business plan and service levels for food, supply, utility, and labor costs.

-                      Continue the evolution of standard practices and functionality to improve efficiency.

-                      Hire staff and train technical skills, food safety practices, and sustainability practices.

-                      Direct B&P production and R&D for 1200 events, over 120 weddings, and a cafe.

-                      Order and track inventory; run and interpret food and labor cost monthly reports.

-                      Ensure your staff are knowledgeable of and comply with health and safety standards.

-                      Motivate your team to deliver exceptional experiences with unwavering dedication to service and esprit de corps.       

What Others Say About You:

-                    You're a great leader.                                                                               

-                      You genuinely care about people.

-                      You have high emotional intelligence.                                                    

-                      You're a great strategic thinker and planner.

-                      You have a deep passion for food and hospitality.                             

-                      You're humble, approachable, and credible!

 Your Experience, Education, and Training:

-                   You’ve got 5 years of experience as a pastry chef and 3 years in a supervisory role.

-                      You have a degree in Culinary/B&P Science or a related certificate.

-                      You’re up-to-date with culinary trends and are ServSafe manager qualified.

-                      You’re proficient in a variety of software programs (Google Suite, Microsoft Office).

 What You'll Get:

HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance.

 To “walk that talk,” we offer:

-           Great pay, bonuses, and paid vacation                                                  

-          Health/dental insurance

-           Simple IRA w/ company matching                                                           

-            Subsidized phone and ACAC membership

-          Training & development opportunities

On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by supportive leadership and awesome people who will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.