Working at Disney World and making magic for Guests is a goal that many strive to achieve, and although the Walt Disney Company just underwent a massive layoff, they have slowly begun calling back some Cast Members, as well as hiring new ones.
Now, all of those who have a delectable sweet tooth have the chance to show off their skills.
Space 220 is run by Patina Group, which also runs delicious Disney World restaurants like the highly popular Via Napoli in the Italian pavilion of EPCOT, Morimoto Asia and The Edison in Disney Springs, and many more.
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According to the Patina Group website, the soon-to-be Space 220 restaurant is looking to fill an Executive Pastry Chef position, which entails:
Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is searching for an experienced and talented Executive Pastry Chef to join our team at Space 220 in Orlando, Florida. In this role, you will contribute to the launch and continued success of Space 220 Restaurant. Our ideal Executive Pastry Chef has an exceptional knowledge of food and is dedicated to creating extraordinary dining experiences for guests.
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily production of the pastry and dessert program.
Maintain the pastry and dessert menu, utilizing all products and food ingredients with a sense of artistic talent.
Assist in recipe development, portion specifications, and establish standard preparation procedures for all assigned dishes.
Hire, train, and monitor the pastry team; continuously motivate and support employees; conduct performance reviews; reward and discipline individuals as necessary.
Lead, cook, bake, and create by example while working cohesively as a part of a team with minimal supervision to complete all necessary kitchen and administrative tasks.
Maintain complete knowledge of and participate in the correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended and ensure associates follow suit.
Regularly inspect units to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance. Ensure that all protocols are in line with health department standards.
Be willing to gain knowledge of and maintain company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, termination policies.
Acknowledge and comply with all company policies, service procedures, and standards.
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Qualifications
Minimum of three years’ experience as a Pastry Chef with supervisory responsibilities in a restaurant, hotel, or catering company with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume.
Has passion for pastry and culinary excellence and is eager to improve their skills and share their craft with team and guests.
Knowledgable of best practices for monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, and inventory procedures.
Ability to multitask and remain in control in a high volume, fast-paced, demanding environment, while maintaining your sense of humor.
Ability to think quickly on your feet, taking things in stride and executing with poise.
Professional, polished appearance with the ability to interact with all types of team members.
Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
Ability to lead, coach, develop, and train others.
Ability to follow and write bulk recipes for production and service.
Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel.
Embark on the ultimate culinary exploration from this new expansion of the Mission: SPACE pavilion.
Step inside Space 220—a celestial panorama of a space station—for a delicious meal! As you dine, peer out and enjoy amazing daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.
To begin your journey, board a special space elevator that will ascend to the stars! Along the way, viewports will give you an aerial view of Epcot as you travel high above the planet.
Upon your arrival, you will dine from a menu featuring modern American cuisine, more than 1,000 bottles of the world’s finest wines and a wide selection of craft beer.
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