Assistant Pastry Chef jobs in Pittsfield, MA

ROLE: CHEF

JOB DESCRIPTION: The chef is the lead of all kitchen operations

Bluebird & Co. from the Mezze Hospitality Group is entering its first year of business. The restaurant, located at the base of Jiminy Peak in Hancock, MA, embraces the Berkshire outdoors and cooks seasonally through a global lens with a familiar approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHEF LEADERSHIP POSITION FROM PREP TO SERVICE

• Being a leader on the BLUEBiRD & CO. team means:
• Lead by example with a positive attitude open communication with the team
• Promote and sustain a culture of learning
• Attends weekly meetings with the leadership team
• Works alongside Mezze Hospitality Group leadership team in managing big-picture strategy
• Direct manager to all back-of-the-house team
• Maintains monthly back-of-house cost of goods tracking sheet
• Adhere to internal HR policies
• Ensure sanitary and safe working conditions

• Leading the Kitchen at BLUEBiRD & CO means:
• Hire and train staff on SOPS for each menu item in their assigned station
• Step in as needed to assist the BOH team to ready stations during service, If one team member is in the weeds, we are all in the weeds.
• Lead daily kitchen meetings and review prep lists
• Maintaining updated recipes for all menu items in the MEEZ software
• Maintain daily inventory ordering
• Writes manages back-of-house schedule
• Upholds maintains positive kitchen behavior
• Oversight of facility equipment maintenance
• Assign Nightly Supervisor for closing and report of the end of service
• Maintain daily and weekly cleaning scheduling of equipment and space

We expect staff to comply with the restaurant industry's federal and state-mandated safety and sanitation regulations, including Mezze Hospitality Group’s internal policies.

Staff will comply with the Dress Code Policy, including appropriate footwear, hat, and uniform for a commercial kitchen environment.

All staff must be able to stand for long periods. Frequent reaching and bending are required as part of the execution of tasks—the ability to lift to 50 lbs is a must. Possess the ability to firmly grasp utensils, knives, pots, and pans in executing tasks.

Restaurant dinner hours:

Thursday - Monday 5:00 - 9:00 PM (last seating)
*Winter schedule varies based on vacation weeks and snowfall.

Compensation: $65k - $70k Base Salary

• Benefits include 50% health care benefits after 90 days, PTO (10 vacation days taken off-season and approved by direct manager, and sick time accrued)

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Work Location: In person