Pastry Chef

Compass Group•Boston, MA

4d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and dessert production for the Museum of Fine Arts. This role supports a high profile cultural destination with multiple service styles, including cafés, full service dining, and a robust catering and events program ranging from intimate receptions to large scale galas. This is a hands on leadership role responsible for driving pastry execution across daily service and special events, balancing creativity, consistency, and operational excellence in a fast paced, multi outlet environment.

Requirements

Proven pastry leadership experience in restaurants, catering, and events driven environments
Strong foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques
Experience supporting high volume events and multi outlet operations
Ability to manage production schedules, inventory, and food cost controls
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols
Flexibility to work varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and events

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or formal pastry training preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all pastry and dessert production for cafés, restaurants, catering, and special events
Develop seasonal and event driven dessert menus aligned with the MFA brand and Restaurant Associates standards
Execute high volume production while maintaining consistency, quality, and refined presentation
Partner with culinary and events teams on plated desserts, passed sweets, buffets, and custom event menus
Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste controls for the pastry program
Ensure all pastry operations meet food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen standards
Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members, fostering accountability and growth
Support evening, weekend, and special event execution as required by the events calendar