Pastry Chef de Partie

The 'Quin House is a multi-award-winning modern private social club in Back Bay that brings together a diverse mix of interesting and interested members of all ages, industries, and backgrounds to forge meaningful connections, expand lives and create a community of impact.

A vibrant, reimagined hospitality venture intended to enrich the lives of those who join, the club is based on the core principles of providing a place in the city that embraces diversity & inclusivity, stimulating experiences in programming, amazing food and beverage, beautiful design, top-notch hospitality and philanthropy.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate is a driven self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who is passionate about anything food & beverage, hospitality, people, talent development, teambuilding and people culture champion. They enjoy being part of a start-up environment and are committed to be a team player. They should have a demonstrated ability to think analytically about the business, have keen financial acumen, excellent people leadership skills, question proposed processes and initiatives, an abundance of creativity, desire to provide highly personalized services, have a critical eye for detail, and have high expectations and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Implement the culinary direction and leadership for the club's restaurants, lounges and bars. The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for leading the restaurant kitchen culinary team in achieving the exceptional quality of food delivery while actively managing the financial goals of the kitchen operation; monitoring the performance, maintaining the kitchen facilities in accordance with The 'Quin service standards, ensuring high member satisfaction and an exceptional dining experience.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

• Provide leadership to create a culture and work environment based upon respect; providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow and develop their abilities through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
• Assist the Pastry Chef in planning, organizing, and leading department operation
• Act as culinary leadership on duty in absence of the Pastry Chef
• Cooks food of high quality according to standard recipes
• Assists with the preparation, presentation, decoration and storage of all food items.
• Prepares in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus, ingredients, out of stock items, and current specials in all applicable venues
• Perform opening and closing duties according to established side work checklist
• Works in a clean in an organized manner keeping assigned stations and service areas maintained during shifts
• Assists other team members as needed, both with and without the direction of management
• Maintains positive and effective communication with team members and managers regarding all relevant information, special considerations and/or concerns pertaining to our members
• Re-stocks items and supplies as needed and alerts management of shortages
• Communicates health and/or safety concerns/violations immediately to the management
• Attends all informational meetings
• Understand all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs for The 'Quin
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of food cooked
• Assists in providing training opportunities for team new members.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• Assist in the investigation of member complaints regarding food quality and service
• Assume additional tasks assigned to you by your direct supervisor or any manager of The 'Quin that are reasonable requests

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.