Pastry Chef

TIR Doyle F&B Management • Charlottesville, VA

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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 includes creating a dessert menu suited to the restaurant concept and location in partnership with the Executive Chef, preparing detailed recipe cards, and motivating, teaching, and developing the pastry team. The Pastry Chef communicates with other chefs, welcomes feedback, and adjusts recipes as needed to support a successful pastry program.

The position also requires maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation in accordance with DHEC regulations, including tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry and dessert equipment, and refrigeration equipment. The Pastry Chef reports product shortages, equipment problems, and food quality issues 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.
• Motivate, teach, and develop pastry cooks while maintaining a positive team culture.
• Communicate with other chefs, respond to feedback, and make recipe changes 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 top priority.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
• Internal growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed