Pastry Chef - Fine Dining

Are you a talented Pastry Chef looking for an opportunity to get out of the city? We are looking for a passionate pastry professional who is a leader and role model, self-motivated, and able to excel under pressure. This talented pastry artist will oversee the main restaurant, production, plating, and support our upscale cafe and bakery. We seek a meticulous pastry chef driven to excel at the highest level and lead a team.

Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operations of the bakery/pastry staff, ensuring quality control measures are being adhered to
• Collaborate with and follow through with the Executive Pastry Chef
• Strong kitchen and leadership skills with a proven ability to coach and develop staff
• Plan, prep, set up, and prepare quality products in all areas of pastry, costing, scheduling, inventory, hiring, training, and R&D
• Develop workable solutions to solve department and guest-related problems
• Accept the need for flexibility and respond to evolving circumstances
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a deadline-driven, demanding environment

Pastry Chef Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a pastry chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably pedigree from Michelin Star-level execution
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar function
• Expert skill set in international cuisine and technique
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Very good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients
• Confident culinary techniques and skills with the drive for excellence under pressure
• Good sense of planning and preparation
• Diligent and meticulous in placing and receiving orders
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Pastry Chef Benefits:

• Competitive Salary BOE
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage is heavily subsidized by the employer
• Paid Vacation
• Education allowance
• Annual Team Appreciation Events
• 401K with a substantial company match
• 2 weeks of PTO (after 90 days)
• Relocation assistance on a case by case basis