Pastry Chef

2 years

Nine Restaurant Group was founded by a team of local investors. Their first venture, Nine, is a modern fine dining restaurant showcasing French cuisine with strong European influences. Located in historic Beacon Hill, Nine pays homage to tradition while embracing contemporary culinary innovation.

Nine is seeking to hire a passionate, motivated, professional Pastry Chef who is eager to learn. Ideal candidates must be career and food driven, dependable, and desire constant development of themselves. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and time management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any individual to be part of an ambitious group both within this restaurant and the expansion plans for the future.

Role Overview:

As Pastry Chef, you will oversee all aspects of pastry, dessert, and bread production, from conception to execution. You will bring a disciplined approach to technique, an eye for elegance, and a palate for balance and innovation. Working closely with the Chef de Cuisine and front-of-house team, you will design plated desserts and bread programs that align seamlessly with our tasting menus, a la carte offerings, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a seasonally inspired dessert menu that reflects the identity and standards of our establishment.

• Lead and manage the pastry team with clarity, mentorship, and a commitment to excellence.

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and mise en place in the pastry kitchen.

• Innovate new dishes and presentations that elevate the guest experience while maintaining classical foundations.

• Oversee inventory, sourcing, and quality assurance for all pastry and baking needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a fine dining pastry environment.

• Strong foundation in classic French and modern pastry techniques, with an ability to evolve and refine them.

• Meticulous attention to detail, flavor balance, texture, and presentation.

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to train and inspire a small, focused team.

• Culinary or pastry arts degree preferred.

What We Offer:

• A culture rooted in professionalism, craft, and respect for ingredients and team members.

• Creative freedom within a structured and supportive culinary program.

If you are dedicated to the craft, passionate about pastry, and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a world-class dining experience, we invite you to join us.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a brief statement of your pastry philosophy, and photos of past work or a portfolio, if available.

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Passion for culinary arts

Motivation for Personal Development

Dependability

Creativity in Dessert Design

Ability to Work Collaboratively With a Team

Commitment to Excellence

Organizational Skills

Innovative thinking

Quality Assurance in Food Production

Mentorship Capabilities

Ability to Adapt and Evolve Techniques

Understanding of Seasonal Ingredients

Strong Work Ethic

Ability to Manage Inventory

Culinary Creativity

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Menu Development

Inventory Management

Leadership

Plating and Presentation

Ice Cream / Sorbet Making

Pastry Techniques

Recipe Development

Cake Making

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