PASTRY CHEF - KINDRED FARE

KINDRED FARE•Geneva, NY

4d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Fare is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead their dessert program and daily baking. This role is for a pastry professional who is independent, takes ownership, and enjoys collaboration. The Pastry Chef will start their day early to create desserts, breads, and baked goods from scratch, coordinating with the prep crew for nightly service. The position also offers creative freedom to develop desserts for special menus and events.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Dessert Cook in a restaurant, hotel, bakery, or creative retail environment
Solid work history and interest in a long-term, stable role
Strong foundation in scratch pastry, breads, and plated dessert work
Stays current with culinary and hospitality trends
Proven experience in a role with creative input and ownership, not just baking off or following preset recipes
Self-motivated, dependable, and confident running your own program
Comfortable working independently in the morning and collaboratively with the team once prep begins
Excellent time management and organization skills in a fast-paced environment
Passion for local ingredients, seasonal cooking, and thoughtful presentation
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required for local ingredient runs

Nice To Haves

If you want to work the night shifts as a line cook and are qualified, we can provide more hours throughout the entire year.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute wholesome seasonal dessert menus for nightly service
Prepare and bake pastries, breads, and desserts completely from scratch
Collaborate with the chef team on daily specials, events, and the Monday Chef’s Menu desserts
Maintain consistency, quality, and visual appeal of all pastry offerings
Manage pastry prep and daily production for dinner service
Oversee ordering, inventory, and cost awareness for the pastry department
Communicate with the prep team to coordinate production and storage
Uphold cleanliness, organization, and food-safety standards
Stay focused on guest feedback and reviews, working with the team to improve consistency and manage expectations for a great dining experience
Occasionally assist the line or prep team during busy services
Make occasional supply runs to local grocery stores or farm stands for seasonal ingredients
Accepting and checking daily deliveries, and managing maintenance visits that occur in the morning before prep team arrives