Pastry Chef

The Compton•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Pastry Chef is responsible for executing the restaurant’s dessert offerings and leading pastry cooks in preparing them consistently. The role develops a dessert menu suited to the restaurant’s concept and locale in partnership with the Executive Chef, and supports a positive kitchen culture through teaching, motivation, and communication. The Pastry Chef maintains a clean, sanitary work station in accordance with DHEC regulations, 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

Craft a dessert menu that fits the restaurant’s concept and locale, partnering with the Executive Chef to ensure it fits with the menu.
Prepare detailed recipe cards and ensure the pastry team uses them consistently.
Share inspiration and ideas with the team to motivate, teach, and maintain a positive culture.
Receive feedback, make recipe changes as appropriate, and communicate with other chefs.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station in accordance with DHEC regulations, including tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry and dessert equipment, and refrigeration equipment.
Promptly report product shortages, equipment problems, and food quality issues to the Executive Chef.
Participate in scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
Ensure the guest experience is the top priority.