Head Pastry Chef at Nonna Lia
York, ON M6E 2V8, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 25

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Vision Care, Life Insurance, French, Leadership, Dental Care, Disability Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Safety Regulations

Industry

Hospitality

Description

OUR COMPANY

Nonna Lia is a fast-growing Italian eating establishment catered to savvy customers with a premium taste. Over the past 4 years, our team has expanded to ~30 people, with products sold in 10 locations across the GTA. Today, more than 10,000lb of desserts are made and sold in our kitchen every single month.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Head Pastry Chef to join our kitchen. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our pastry team, working directly with our Head Chef (focused on Pasta / Hot Food), our seasoned pastry consultant, and the Founder to execute and expand our exciting line of desserts. You will also play a leading role in launching an innovative dessert-driven tasting menu.
You will do great if you have a deep understanding of Italian and international desserts, baking techniques, large volume production, ingredient sourcing, and 2+ years experience in a leadership role.
As a team, we are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong ability to delegate and coach, a humble demeanour, and a strong entrepreneurial drive.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 5+ years in pastry production, and 2+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong understanding of Italian and international desserts and techniques
  • Passion for excellence, high-quality ingredients, and innovative techniques
  • Proven ability to develop or test new recipes, and scale them for large volume production while maintaining quality and consistency
  • Proven ability in managing food costs and production outputs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to delegate and coach
  • A humble demeanour, and a strong entrepreneurial drive
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices for handling ingredients
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Experience:

  • pastry production: 5 years (preferred)
  • Leadership: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-07-2

Responsibilities

As the Head Pastry Chef you will personally oversee a wide range of crucial tasks in our pastry business. These include but are not limited to:

  • Recipe Development: Lead product improvement and product development activities focused on new or existing dessert lines
  • Quality Control: Lead product quality control activities required to ensure a consistent experience in line with company policies and expectations
  • Productivity & Operations: Set up and execute efficient and effective operations in the kitchen, while monitoring and improving productivity and profitability
  • Ingredient Sourcing & Inventory: Manage pastry inventory, ensuring availability of top quality ingredients while balancing food costs and waste
  • Staff Management: Lead staff management activities including hiring and firing recommendations, training, coaching, and overall career growth and productivity
  • Health & Safety: Ensure health and safety policies are developed or implemented to safeguard our customers, employees, and collaborators
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