Pastry Chef

Riva Mare•North Charleston, SC

18d

About The Position

The Pastry Chef is responsible for executing a restaurant’s dessert offerings and leading pastry cooks in preparing them consistently. The role involves creating a dessert menu that fits the restaurant’s concept and locale in partnership with the Executive Chef, developing detailed recipe cards, and motivating and teaching the pastry team. The Pastry Chef communicates with other chefs, responds to feedback, maintains a clean and sanitary workstation in accordance with DHEC regulations, reports shortages and quality or equipment problems to the Executive Chef, participates in scheduled employee meetings, and prioritizes the guest experience.

Requirements

Proven experience as a successful Pastry Chef.
At least 3 years of experience in a pastry kitchen handling preparation and cooking.
Strong attention to detail.
Creativity and a problem-solving approach.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of food preparation, sanitation principles, baking techniques, and nutrition.
Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Create a dessert menu suited to the restaurant’s concept and locale in partnership with the Executive Chef.
Prepare detailed recipe cards and ensure the pastry team follows them consistently.
Inspire, teach, and develop pastry cooks while maintaining a positive team culture.
Communicate with other chefs, receive feedback, and adjust recipes as needed.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and equipment in accordance with DHEC regulations.
Promptly report product shortages, equipment problems, and food quality issues to the Executive Chef.
Participate in scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
Make the guest experience the primary goal.
Execute the restaurant’s dessert offerings.