Leunigs Bistro Hiring for Leunigs Bistro Petit Bijou Lead Baker Job at Burlington, VT Full Time

Leunigs Bistro / Petit Bijou Baker
Leunig’s Bistro Landmark Burlington, Vermont restaurant/ Bake Shop is seeking a creative, hands-on culinary professional to join our team in a leadership capacity. The right candidate will be competent in all aspects of managing a high volume, fast-paced Bake Shop/ Sandwich Shop environment. Full time duties include staff mentoring, input to menu offerings, product ordering, efficient food cost controls, pricing and inventory. Keeping a Bake Shop Case and window full of French inspired pastries. along with Grab & Go sandwiched, Salads and other special offerings.

The right candidate will be capable of inspiring others to reach the next level both by personal example and by facilitating an atmosphere of teamwork and esprit de corps. Excellent hands-on culinary skills and a positive attitude are a must for this position.

If you’re up for the challenge, an attractive compensation package (commensurate with experience) is offered, including: Paid Vacation time, 401K participation, Health Insurance. Performance & Profit Based Bonus, 50% Discount, and other benefits as offered from time-to-time.

Please provide cover letter, resume and references. Will also need to do a working interview.

Bijou Head Baker Job Description / Mission Statement = A Manager runs the back of the house for a Church Street Kiosk (Bijou) and Dessert menu for Leunigs Bistro Full Restaurant and ensures the food meets quality standards. Manager observes food quality and also makes sure that all safety and sanitation rules are being followed in the Bake Shop & Kiosk. Work directly with the Executive Chef and other Kitchen Managers to produce diversified menus for our guests based off of the fresh ingredients of the season.

Must Have:

• A strong base of culinary and Baking knowledge
• Emotional Intelligence
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills

• Conflict resolution

• Attention to detail
• Financial understanding
• Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet.

• Organize the work in the Bakery so that kitchen processes run efficiently

• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during work hours

• Make sure that the hygiene and food safety standards are placed as a top priority throughout all stages of food preparation

• Enforce food and safety standards

• Minimum 8 years of culinary Baking specializing in French Pastries.
• Capability to multi-task
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work with composure under pressure
• Possess problem solving skills, self-motivation, and organization

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand basic cooking recipes and adhere to directions

• An effective leader who is able to effectively control his/her time management

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Must have Basic Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets and Word Software. Owning your own Computer is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401 (Required)

Experience:

• Baking: 6 years (Required)
• Management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location