Alma- Pastry Assistant at Alma Cafe, Restaurant and Hotel – Minneapolis, Minnesota

We are looking for a pastry assistant to join our award winning team at Alma!

Alma is a nationally recognized casual restaurant owned by James Beard award winning chef Alex Roberts. We serve nourishing food inspired by the wonderful local farmers and suppliers that we work with. We feature house-made pastries, sandwiches, signature plates, coffee, wine and cocktails. While our retail counter highlights Alma apothecary, pantry and home goods Our commitment and care in our food and hospitality make us one of the most popular restaurants in Minneapolis. We at Alma work hard to serve both our guests and our staff. We have a world-class facility and a long history of making people happy with delicious food and genuine hospitality.

Under the direction of our Executive Chef, pastry assistants will laminate dough, produce a variety of items for our pastry case, and create the components of our plated desserts in both our Café and Restaurant Alma. We are seeking a candidate who recognizes the value of welcoming, inclusive hospitality, working collaboratively with others, and enjoys a fun, fast paced environment.

If you consider a fast paced restaurant environment an opportunity to challenge yourself and to contribute to the well being of others, we want to meet you.

The pastry assistant could be full time or part time. Starting pay ranging from at $19-$21 hour depending on experience. Sunday and Monday availability required. Experience in large volume bread making or viennoiserie is a huge plus. Ideal candidate works efficiently with a sense of urgency and a positive attitude.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 90 days for full time employees
• 401k with company match after a year
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• A supportive work environment
• Various food/drink discounts

Alma Hospitality Group, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We are looking for:

• Experience with working in a professional kitchen
• Self-starter, able to see production needs and prioritize projects
• Consistent time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, including an ability to maintain a clean and safe station
• A positive attitude
• Team player, able and willing to work in a collaborative kitchen and help other staff when they need it
• The desire to learn
• A curious and resilient approach to work
• Physical stamina to lift 50lbs minimum and work 8-10 hour shifts standing
• Must have Sunday and Monday availability