CUT Pastry Chef

Four Seasons • Los Angeles, CA

445d • $71,261 - $71,261

About The Position

The CUT Pastry Chef at Four Seasons is responsible for leading the pastry team in creating exceptional desserts and pastries that enhance the dining experience at CUT, a fine dining restaurant. This role involves menu planning, employee training, and ensuring high standards of quality and sanitation in the kitchen. The position requires a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing outstanding service to guests.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a pastry chef, preferably in a fine dining or Michelin starred restaurant.
• Proven experience in creating and executing high quality, innovative desserts.
• Strong understanding of flavor pairings, texture, and modern pastry techniques.
• Proficiency in baking, chocolate work, sugar work, and other advanced pastry techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and train a pastry team.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and kitchen management practices.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with front and back-of-house teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing trends and guest preferences.

Nice To Haves

• Computer knowledge with good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control, and direct the work of employees in the pastry kitchen.
• Assist in the planning and development of menus for the restaurant.
• Ensure correct preparation and presentation of food items.
• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of pastry shop employees.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and regulations.
• Set up control systems for quality and portion consistency.
• Communicate with employees and managers to meet operational needs.
• Attend regular operational meetings for coordination between departments.

Benefits

• Access to a robust benefit plan
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Recognition for excellence in work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed