Description: The Assistant Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for assisting in the creative and innovative aspect of each Hui dessert menus, managing the Bakeshop in all aspects of food production and execution, and training and leading the Head Bakers while maintaining the Bakeshop vision set by the Executive Pastry Chef and company.

Our Performance Expectations are:

• The AEPC is responsible for assisting in the production and overseeing of the entire bake shop set by the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Responsible for assisting in baking and creating all pastries, cakes, and bake shop items for all the Huis in the company.
• The Assistant Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for managing bake shop staff and working within designated labor budgets set by the Executive Pastry Chef without sacrificing quality or standards.
• The AEPC should assist in leading the training and performance of the bake shop team in terms of consistency, quality and technique
• Be a vocal part of the management team to improve the Bakeshop
• Updates food track recipes as needed
• Attends and participates in pre-shifts as needed to educate FOH and BOH staff on new desserts or specialty items
• Establishes and maintains good communication and a positive working relationship with Restaurant Managers, Chefs, Back of the House staff, and Vendors
• Maintains Health & Safety standards while training and working with the teams
• Rally the team to support changes to the kitchen and menu

The Success Patterns for this position are:

• Inspires enthusiasm!
• Creative
• Is able to create and execute desserts based on hui brand, sales potential, cost and presentation
• Culinary experience in a supervisory or management role required with a minimum of 5 years pastry preparation and 3 years in management
• Has an appreciation for and working knowledge of high-quality dessert
• Provides leadership that inspires teamwork, generates energy, commitment, and drives results
• Has a reputation for excellent relationships with customers, vendors, floor, Kitchen staff and community
• Has the ability to work with others to design, implement, and to continuously improve the systems and procedures that lead to success
• Has experience in the training and development of staff members
• Is self-directed and able to work independently, as well as be an integral member of a team
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Has understanding of training needs and is able to communicate their needs
• Consistent and thorough in all aspects of the job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Likes to work holidays, weekends, events, and other peak periods of the restaurant business

Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

• Leadership style consistent with Na Hoaloha Ekolu's team management
• A strong personality who can create and build energy around them
• Passionate about great food and great service
• Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills
• Comfortable making decisions and problem solving
• High level of interest in learning about food, people, and business
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is able to work easily with diverse people and groups