Company description

As the world’s premier culinary college, CIA does more than just cultivate the next generation of hospitality and food industry leaders; we also educate and empower current foodservice leaders to effect change in their businesses and communities. Our connections run deep, with ties to top universities, food industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and food authorities from around the world, recognized brands, cultural influencers, and more.

Job description

The Special Events Pastry Lead is responsible for ensuring effective collaboration between the culinary team and the event coordinators, with a specific focus on event prep and execution. The Special Events Pastry Lead needs to efficiently manage execution and all culinary related aspects of the event from station assignments to execution to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Executes a prep list with the pastry staff that provides clear and concise explanations; recipe ingredients, methods, amounts, and times in which projects are to be completed.
Executes specific tasks with all SE pastry staff on event days to ensure an efficient and qualitative service.
Communicates directly with front of house staff in relation to time guidelines, counts and special dietary restriction before execution of services.
Organizes, produces, and executes all events to exceed customer expectations.
Ensures that quality items are served on schedule and is responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave the kitchen.
Adapts and executes menus in a qualitative and efficient manner.
Ensures all culinary staff adheres to the proper handling of products in relation to cooling, heating, storage and sanitation guidelines; oversees sanitation of all kitchen equipment.
Maintains an orderly, safe, and sanitary workplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:

Three (3) years of proven industry experience and background related to hospitality, banquet, catering or high-volume fine dining establishment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in executing events of 50 to 1,750 with many diverse organizational and culinary tasks.
HACCP or Serv-Safe certified.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Proven event management, interpersonal and relationship building skills, with a positive team-oriented attitude.
Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a primary focus on client and customer service.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously and prioritize competing requests.
Exceptional organizational skills that support logistical planning and delegating as required to meet critical timelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, in order to manage and oversee designated events.
Must be available to travel periodically between California CIA locations if needed.
Regular work requires a great deal of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and stretching.
Must be able to stand for eight (8) hours.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, or more with assistance.

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Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

August 01, 2026