Inspired by our local bounty and what is in season? A tenured DTLA restaurant for seasonal, locally sourced fare is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join their team! This celebrated local favorite features a robust pastry program with plated desserts, breakfast pastries on the weekend, and robust production for catering. There is ample creative latitude, supported by a small pastry cook team.
Great benefits!
Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
- Operate and manage the pastry section of the kitchen, working together with the other chefs
- Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
- Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
- Carry out administrative duties related to scheduling, inventory, procurement, etc
- Hire, train and develop hourly employees
- Organize and plan for events
Pastry Chef Preferred Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a pastry chef in a chef-driven respected kitchen for 2 years OR 4 years as a pastry sous chef in a similar environment
- Creativity to design new menu items
- Leadership skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen, including hiring and motivating the team
- Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule, production for events, and avoiding wasting food
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, nights and holidays
- Applicants must have a love for seasonality!
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base salary in the $80-$85k range
- Full medical benefits
- PTO