Creative Pastry Chef: Desserts & Menu Architect

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Home Loan Assistance

Hospitality School Assistant Program

Meal discounts at sister restaurants

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead the dessert program across our restaurants in North Charleston. You will craft a complementary menu, collaborate with the Executive Chef, and guide pastry cooks to execute high-quality desserts with consistency and flair.

You will mentor junior pastry staff, refine recipes, and uphold safety and sanitation standards, while supporting a vibrant, collaborative kitchen culture and a daily family-meal mindset before service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a successful Pastry Chef.
• 3+ years of experience in a pastry kitchen handling preparation and cooking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative with a problem-solving approach.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, sanitation principles, baking techniques and nutrition.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Craft a dessert menu aligned with the concept and locale.
• Create detailed recipe cards and ensure consistent use by the team.
• Develop future pastry chefs and foster a positive culture.
• Communicate feedback and coordinate with other chefs to keep things jiving.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station per regulations.
• Report shortages or equipment issues to the Executive Chef.
• Participate in scheduled meetings and contribute improvement ideas.
• Ensure the guest experience remains the top priority.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Creativity

Communication

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead the dessert program across our restaurants in North Charleston. You will craft a complementary menu, collaborate with the Executive Chef, and guide pastry cooks to execute high-quality desserts with consistency and flair.

You will mentor junior pastry staff, refine recipes, and uphold safety and sanitation standards, while supporting a vibrant, collaborative kitchen culture and a daily family-meal mindset before service.