Hyper-seasonal, ingredient-driven restaurant is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead morning pastry production. This role works closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and plays a key part in bringing the program’s vision to life through consistent, high-quality execution. While there will be opportunities for creative collaboration, the primary focus of this role is leading production, maintaining high standards, and leading a team.
Opportunities for growth!
Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
- The production and execution of dessert menu as well as specialty menu items
- Overseeing operational and administrative aspects of the pastry team, including ordering, inventory, and scheduling
- Ensuring that all pastry items are prepared to our specifications and standards in a timely manner
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation
- Training, coaching, and developing staff to achieve the standards of excellence on a consistent basis
- Creating a positive work environment through effective communication and care for staff
Pastry Chef Preferred Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a pastry chef in a chef-driven respected kitchen for 1 year OR 3 years as a pastry sous chef in a similar environment
- Fine dining experience in chef-driven restaurants with a priority to Michelin, James Beard, or World’s Top 50 Best backgrounds
- Previous experience with plated desserts is required
- Bread experience is a plus but not required
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen
- Flexible schedule for early morning production
- Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices
- Applicants must have a love for seasonality!
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base salary in the $80-$85k range
- Medical allowance
- Parking
- PTO