Pastry Chef

Riva Mare•North Charleston, SC

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’s concept and locale in partnership with the Executive Chef, preparing detailed recipe cards, and motivating and developing the pastry team. The Pastry Chef collaborates with other chefs, welcomes feedback, and adjusts recipes as needed to support a successful pastry program and a positive kitchen culture. The position also requires maintaining a clean, sanitary workstation in accordance with DHEC regulations and keeping the guest experience the top priority.

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 that fits the restaurant’s concept and locale, in partnership with the Executive Chef.
Prepare detailed recipe cards and ensure the pastry team follows them consistently.
Share inspiration and ideas with the team to motivate, teach, and develop future pastry chefs while maintaining a positive culture.
Communicate with other chefs and respond to feedback by making changes to recipes as needed.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry and dessert equipment, and refrigeration 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.
Keep the guest experience as the primary goal.