Pastry Chef: High Volume Upscale Casual Dining

This highly reputable restaurant concept in Lodi, CA is seeking a professional Pastry Chef & Baker with experience producing exceptional quality desserts, pastries, and bread in an upscale and/or fine dining environment. If you have a passion for making high-quality desserts and bread, and you are seeking your next career opportunity with a growing established concept, send us your resume today!

Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• Design and execute dessert menus that align with the restaurants culinary style
• Lead pastry production, from plated desserts to breads, doughs, and confections
• Collaborate closely with Executive Chefs and GMs to develop seasonal offerings
• Manage ordering, inventory, costing, and production schedules
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and high standards in the pastry kitchen
• Train, mentor, and supervise the pastry team and support staff
• Contribute to special events, tasting menus, and holiday offerings

Pastry Chef Requirements:

• 3+ years of Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef experience. The ideal candidate has upscale full-service restaurant experience. However, we are also open to high-end bakery backgrounds
• Must have a volume experience of 5M or higher
• Strong foundation in classical and modern pastry techniques, including bread
• Creative, organized, and highly detail-oriented
• Excellent leadership abilities and communication skills
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continual innovation

Pastry Chef Benefits:

• Competitive salary + floor gratuities
• Health Benefits and 401K
• PTO: Sick and Vacation
• Opportunity to grow with a dynamic group
• Positive work environment
• Other perks