Interested to join our team?

At Sweet Cravings by Shar, we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Please see available positions below and send in your application by clicking the open form button below.

Available Positions:

Pastry Chef/Pâtissier

We are looking for a Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele base.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

  • Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting

  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for baking

  • Guide and motivate co-workers to work more efficiently

  • Identify staffing needs and help train personnel

  • Maintain a lean and orderly baking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Skills

  • Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role

  • Great attention to detail and creativity

  • Organizing and leadership skills

  • Willingness to replenish professional knowledge

  • In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition

  • Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless, vegan, keto, etc.)

  • Understanding of food safety practices

  • Experience with dessert decoration techniques

  • Excellent time-management skills

  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

  • Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude

  • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field is required

Dessert Artist/Decorator

We are looking for a Dessert Artist to decorate a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill as a dessert artist for high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing dessert masterpieces. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible dessert serving experience. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele base.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and decorate a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

  • Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting

  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for baking

  • Guide and motivate co-workers to work more efficiently

  • Maintain a lean and orderly baking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Skills

  • Proven experience as Dessert Artist, baker or relevant role

  • Great attention to detail and creativity

  • Organizing and leadership skills

  • Willingness to replenish professional knowledge

  • In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition

  • Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless, vegan, keto, etc.)

  • Understanding of food safety practices

  • Experience with elaborate dessert and cake decoration techniques

  • Excellent time-management skills

  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

  • Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude

  • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field is ideal but not required

Pastry Cook

We are looking for a Baker to prepare different types of bread and a wide range of pastries, like cookies, cakes and pies. Baker responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. To be successful in this role, you should have work experience as a Baker and be able to decorate cakes using creative techniques. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

  • Open the bakery early in the morning

  • Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use

  • Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough

  • Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads

  • Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking

  • Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)

  • Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers

  • Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls

  • Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)

  • Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten free, sugar free, vegan, and keto desserts)

  • Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

Skills

  • Experience as a Baker, Pastry Cook or similar role

  • Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, proofers, blenders and dough sheeters

  • Understanding of food safety practices

  • Experience with cake and dessert decoration techniques

  • Excellent time-management skills

  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

  • Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude

  • Flexibility to work in early morning shifts

  • Certification from a culinary school is a plus but not required

Barista

  • We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests.

    Responsibilities

    • Greet customers as they enter

    • Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding specials, allergy restrictions, and more

    • Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)

    • Prepare beverages following recipes

    • Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins

    • Receive and process payments (cash, credit cards and apps)

    • Keep the counter area clean

    • Maintain stocks of all supplies

    • Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

    • Comply with health and safety regulations

    • Ensure the dessert lounge is clean in all sections of FOH

    • Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

    Skills

    • Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress

    • Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

    • Knowledge of sanitation regulations

    • Flexibility to work various shifts

    • Basic math skills

    • Ability to gauge customers’ preferences

    • Excellent communication skills

    • High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

Dessert Specialist

  • We are looking for a Dessert Specialist to assist customer with their dessert cravings, prepare, package and serve desserts including but not limited to everything listed on the menu. Dessert Specialist responsibilities include educating customers on our dessert menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent customer service skills and knowledge of all desserts being offered. You should be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent dessert experience for our guests.

    Responsibilities

    • Greet customers as they enter

    • Give customers chef’s special and everything on the daily menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients, allergy restrictions and more

    • Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of desserts and customer choices)

    • Package desserts as the customer orders

    • Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins

    • Receive and process payments (cash, credit cards, apps)

    • Keep the counter area clean

    • Maintain stocks of all supplies

    • Check if all front of house equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

    • Comply with health and safety regulations

    • Ensure the dessert lounge is clean in all sections of FOH

    • Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

    Skills

    • Previous work experience as a Host, Waiter/Waitress

    • Hands-on experience with front of house equipment

    • Knowledge of sanitation regulations

    • Flexibility to work various shifts

    • Basic math skills

    • Ability to gauge customers’ preferences

    • Excellent communication skills

    • High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

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