Assistant Pastry Chef (Full-time)

Trail Drive Management Corporation – Dickies Arena of Fort Worth, TX

Dickies Arena is a 14,000 seat, spectacular multipurpose venue located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The arena is owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp (TDMC).

Dickies Arena hosted 172 events in our last fiscal year, in first quarter of 2023 was ranked 4th in the world for gross ticket sales by Billboard and was nominated for Arena of the year by the Academy of Country Music for the 2nd consecutive year. Our team is growing, and we are looking for energetic and motivated individuals to join us on the journey!

Reports to: Pastry Chef

Full Time Assistant Pastry Chef: General supervision over bakery’s part time team members. Duties include but not limited too; following recipes to create pastries, cookies, and other baked goods, developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menu and keeping stock of the kitchen's inventory.

Job Description : The Full-time Pasty Chef will oversee all dessert production in the respective areas of Concessions, Suites, Clubs/ Catering in the Pastry Chefs absence, along with menu/feature development, & event-based planning for all other Food & Beverage outlets. The Full Time Pastry Supervisor will work closely with the Pastry Chef as well as the Culinary Team, and FOH counterparts to ensure quality selections are available on an event-by-event basis with consideration of the anticipated guest demographic, and directions given by the Pastry Chef. They are also responsible for making sure food quality and sanitation are maintained to the highest of standards. They will assist in the establishment and achievement of financial targets including, but not limited to labor and food cost. The Full Time Pastry Supervisor will need to have a well-rounded baking background, but still be able to assist in all F&B outlets if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of culinary baking experience.
Previous experience in high volume, complex food service operations; sports and/ or entertainment venue strongly preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of baking, pastry, and chocolate work, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Demonstrate ability to complete projects in a reliable, productive, and expedient manner while adhering to strict deadlines.
Keyboarding skills and computer proficiency with software knowledge including MS Office
Experience with computerized work force management software strongly preferred
Experience with inventory and order management software strongly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to problem solve and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Able to communicate effectively with management team, guests, and team members
Superior internal and external customer service experience
Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates
Must be flexible with schedule and able to work different shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work in fluctuating temperatures
English reading, writing, comprehension, math, and computer skills required
Ability to taste and evaluate food products
Must be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs) throughout shift

Essential Duties (Include, but are not limited to the following):

Partner with the Dickies Arena Food and Beverage department leadership team to ensure a successful arena F&B operation
Assist with the establishment and enforcement of Dickies Arena policies
Work closely with other team members and other departments to ensure department specific procedures, tasks and goals are met, consistent and effective communication occurs, efficient operational performance and a positive reputation of venue within the market/ industry is maintained
Support the concept development and overall operating plan establishment for all food and beverage areas as it pertains to dessert options and pastry needs
Drive the development of unique and signature dessert menus, recipes, special features, etc. for the venue with consideration to seasonal opportunities and industry trends
Assist in the hiring, training, scheduling and daily oversight and mentorship of bakery team members
Ensure all bakery team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs
Ensure consistent execution of all recipes, training, and accountability of the culinary team
Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment through the Executive Chef
Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations, conduct daily walkthroughs to assess equipment, cleanliness, etc…
Monitor, inspect and assess baked goods throughout the venue daily – establish and maintain proper par levels/ inventory levels are being met in accordance with event calendar
Conduct and oversee the inventory management aspects of the pastry kitchen/ bakery department
Responsible for ensuring exceptional and consistent food quality, presentation, and production
Follow and enforce policies associated with the safe service of all alcoholic beverages
Engage with venue guests, as well as team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is always received
Build and maintain strong relationships with venue staff, guests, subcontractors, etc.
Responsible for enforcing, executing, and maintaining all safety, security, and sanitation standards throughout the venue
Regularly obtain feedback from guests to improve operations.
Thoroughly and accurately use all selected systems (Purchasing, Eatec, Work Force Management and more)
Other responsibilities and tasks as deemed appropriate by the Food and Beverage and Dickies Arena Leadership Team

INTELLECTUAL/SOCIAL, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to multi-task under time limits and with moderate to high pressure situations. Position requires constant attention to details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires frequent use of interpersonal skills with internal and external clients. Employee will frequently communicate via radio and in-person with others and exchange accurate information. This position requires employee to frequently work both independently or as part of a team. Position also requires being able to recognize and resolve conflicts, by being able to openly communicate with clients.

Physical demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will frequently operate a computer and other office devices such as calculators, telephones, copy machines, faxes and printers. Employee will constantly move about inside and outside various areas of the facility before/during/after events to interact with internal/external clients and supervise the work of employees during events. Employee must constantly communicate via telephone, radio, email and in-person with others and exchange accurate information. Employee may occasionally be required due to business demands and event operations to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. As business, maintenance, operations, or emergency situations require, employee may sporadically assist in lift/move 100 lbs. or more.

Work environment:

The duties of this position are performed primarily indoors but do require frequent movement in and out of controlled temperature units such as refrigerators and/or freezers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with the exception of event days, where the sound levels may be higher than moderate. Employee will be occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, year-round. Employee will be exposed to and working in extreme temperatures when utilizing various pieces of equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.