Creative Pastry Chef - Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

Wet Willie's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to oversee high-quality food production and innovative presentation. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, preparing bakery items, and ensuring compliance with safety and health codes. Candidates must have a culinary degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in fine dining, along with excellent cake and pastry decoration skills. This role offers an opportunity for creative freedom in menu development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a culinary institute or technical college with a degree/certificate in pastry or baking.
• Minimum of 4 years previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a fine dining environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for high quality food production and innovative presentation.
• Manage the kitchen/shift efficiently and productively.
• Prepare and decorate all bakery items following recipes.

Skills

Cake decoration

Pastry decoration

Menu development

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Education

Culinary degree/certificate in pastry or baking

Job description

A leading culinary establishment in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to oversee high-quality food production and innovative presentation. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, preparing bakery items, and ensuring compliance with safety and health codes. Candidates must have a culinary degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in fine dining, along with excellent cake and pastry decoration skills. This role offers an opportunity for creative freedom in menu development.