Head Chef/Cafe Manager

Job Overview: 

At Rose Bakery, the Head Chef/Café Manager is responsible for overseeing both the Front of House and Back of House operations, as well as the retail side of the café. This role involves creating and executing daily savory and pastry menus, sourcing ingredients, managing the team, handling customer service, coordinating and catering events, and overseeing recruitment and training. Additionally, the role ensures all health and safety regulations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring the variety and quality of servings.
• Manage our retail program. Overseeing and sourcing products to carry within the cafe.
• Fully in charge of recruitment and training.
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations in accordance to local law.
• Responsible for sourcing and placing food and non-food orders.
• Ensuring all menus and ingredient selections are in accordance with the Rose Bakery philosophy and standards.
• Ensuring that guests receive.
• Meeting/exceeding sales goals and adhering to strict food and non-food budgets.
• Planning and coordinating events within Dover Street Market New York.
• Taking charge of the catering business from start to finish including developing menu’s, pricing, and invoicing.

Key Skills:

• A highly motivated individual able converse with all levels both internally and externally.
• Self-starter, able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.
• Must be energetic, self-motivated, self-organized and a team player. Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Decisive, structured and organized, with a keen eye for detail.
• Punctual, possesses excellent time management skills.
• Flexible, adapts to every changing needs of the business.
• Possesses an enthusiasm and a passion for the Rose Bakery philosophy.

Key Requirements: 

• 4+ years’ experience managing both BoH and FoH teams in a café or restaurant setting.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Capable of multi-tasking while maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Flexible to the needs of the business.
• Ability to lead recruitment, training, and development of bakery staff.
• Knowledge of proper timekeeping and payroll procedures.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.