Assistant Pastry Chef jobs in Petersburg, VA

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join our team. As a Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and service. If you have a passion for culinary arts and enjoy creating delicious dishes, we would love to hear from you. Duties: - Manage all aspects of food preparation and service in the kitchen - Create and develop menus that meet the needs and preferences of our customers - Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to food safety and sanitation standards - Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed - Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction - Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment - Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations Experience: - Proven experience in food management, kitchen management, or a similar role - Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices - Excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team - Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to adapt to changing menus and dietary requirements Skills: - Food preparation: Proficient in preparing a variety of dishes using different cooking techniques. - Kitchen management: Experience in managing kitchen operations, including inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness. - Hospitality: Understanding the importance of providing excellent customer service in a hospitality setting. - Culinary: Knowledgeable about various culinary techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles. - Food service management: Ability to oversee food service operations, including menu planning, portion control, and quality assurance. - Supervising: Skilled at supervising kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support. We offer competitive pay based on experience. If you are passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences and have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Ability to Relocate:

• Crewe, VA 23930: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person