Area Pastry Chef

Industry: Nashville

Company: The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU…

Our goal is to be the best job you’ll ever have in the hospitality industry. No joke, it’s what we truly aim for. We believe that by taking care of you, you’ll best take care of our guests. It’s working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart.

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

YOU ARE…

A successful PASTRY CHEF have 3+ years’ experience in Japanese and and steakhouse desserts while managing production and a-la-carte service in an upscale yet approachable food focused environment. You are passionate about making “sweet” dishes and engaging in the local community to procure the highest quality product. As the Nashville Area Pastry Chef you are passionate about people, product, and experience and not afraid to roll-up your sleeves to get the job done.

The Nashville Area Pastry Chef encourages staff development and promotes a positive experience for staff and guests that go above and beyond. As an ambassador for IRHG, you’ll look after two kitchens including Oak Steakhouse & O-Ku, bring a high-level understanding of delivering multi-unit experiences while maintaining the integrity of culture and company values.

MAIN DUTIES

• Set the tone for guest experience by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness
• Oversee, maintain and manage food and service quality
• Assess, implement and manage service standards by ensuring consistency across operational procedures
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across; recruitment, finance, legal and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH)
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food and beverage cost
• Partner with General Manager to ensure a positive and collaborative environment
• Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the property

Requirements

WHAT TO EXPECT. IN THE KITCHEN & ON THE LINE…

Your schedule may vary (days, nights, weekends, holidays) based on seasonality, covers, and hours of operation but in general you can expect to work 55 to 60 hours a week.

OAK STEAKHOUSE, Located in downtown Nashville, Oak Steakhouse is a modern take on the classic American steakhouse featuring a contemporary, chef-driven menu offering a variety of Prime Certified Angus Beef® selections, small plates and entrees that celebrate fresh Appalachian ingredients.

O-Ku SUSHI, celebrates authentic Asian cuisine with a southern approach with a menu that focuses on unique ingredients and sophisticated presentations. From petite plates to sushi specialties, O-Ku showcases the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets and produces in areas such as Norway, Scotland, Hawaii and New Zealand, as well as local sustainable sources.

AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE TEAM YOU CAN EXPECT…

• Competitive Pay + PTO : Competitive base + PTO after 90 days
• Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision, Tele-med, Life, STD, LTD, LAP (Life Assistance Program)
• Retirement Planning: 401K (50% in match up to your first 6% investment), Roth, or both
• Home Loan Program: A zero-interest housing loan program to help you purchase a home.
• Working Advantage: Cost-free employee savings program for electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!
• Hospitality School Loan Program: A zero-interest hospitality school loan program to help you attend college classes in the hospitality industry
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts while dining in and / or spending the night across 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotel collection
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: 4 weeks PTO

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.