Pastry Chef

Job Description

Company Summary

One hot summer day in 2006, Andy and Charlie Nelson were driving with their dad to a butcher shop in Greenbrier, TN, when they noticed a historic marker for Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery. The brothers had heard the family lore about a whiskey business (think sunken ships, lost gold, Tennessee’s oldest whiskey and a woman-run distillery before women could vote), but nobody knew the real story. They asked the butcher if he’d ever heard of the distillery. He pointed right across the street and then introduced them to the town’s historian who showed them two original bottles of Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey. At that moment, Charlie and Andy knew: “This is our destiny.”

After years of research, planning, and hearing “no” an awful lot, Charlie and Andy Nelson decided to make the leap on their own and craft a whiskey to bring back the business started by their triple great grandfather. In 2012, the Nelson’s resurrected Belle Meade Bourbon and attracted the attention of Constellation Brands, which took a minority stake in the distillery in 2016 and a majority stake three years later. Nelson’s Green Brier came full circle in the fall of 2019 when they reintroduced their family’s renowned Tennessee Whiskey after a 100-year absence.

The entire Nelson team is thrilled to grow the business once again with the opening of a restaurant and bar to reflect the rich history and quality that NGBD is known for and solidify its spot as a leading hospitality destination in Nashville.

Position Summary

We are looking for a professional Pastry Chef to help us open our new restaurant at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. The pastry chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure that pastries and baked goods complement and enhance main dishes and are created to the specifications shared by the Executive Chef. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to maintain and enhance our guests’ satisfaction. This individual will play a vital role on the culinary leadership team. We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees, including paid time off, annual Product Allowance, 401K with an employer match and for full-time roles, health benefits and parental leave.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all pastry & baked goods related to food menus

• Assist Chef in daily tasks such as ordering product, organizing storage areas and assigning cleaning projects

• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation

• Review and expedite computer tickets for service. Create production list to ensure efficient execution of service

• Work as key part of a team and effectively communicate with sous chefs, executive chef and FOH management to fulfill and address all requests or issues impact service or guest experience

• Chiefly responsible for all bakery and pastry related items both in quality and finished product/presentation

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards. Able to jump in and contribute to all kitchen related activities.

• Collaborate with Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary

• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and help lead team through any problematic situations

• Manage and train related staff, establishing work schedules and department timetables

• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately

• Comply with and maintain sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Produce and maintain core recipe book both physical and electronic with specified guidelines of Executive Chef

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef

• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures related to baking and pastry production

• Strong record of kitchen and staff management

• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions

• Familiar with industry’s best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Acquire and maintain a serv-safe permit within 14 days of onboarding

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

• Have or obtain any certifications or permits required for handling or serving food and alcohol in Davidson County

• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed (must have flexible schedule)

• Exceptional hygiene and grooming habits

• Ability to read, understand and share aloud basic cooking directions

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Works outdoors/indoors

• Works in warm/cold climates

• Works in high places

• Works on wet surfaces

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

ASPIRA, Fine Wines & Craft Spirits is a division of Constellation Brands. Constellation Brands is a producer, creator and marketer of beer, wine & spirits brands that people love. Constellation Brands is the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S at retail with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy.

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The salary range for this role is:

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).