Fine Dining Restaurant Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing subsidy

Simple IRA with company matching

Health insurance reimbursement

Daily family meals

Chef coats and aprons provided

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef for a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Vail, Colorado. You will craft pastries, desserts, and breads using traditional French techniques while contributing to seasonal menus and ensuring top-quality plating.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Executive Chef, fresh ingredient sourcing, and maintaining a spotless pastry station. A passion for learning and living the Vail lifestyle is essential.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of classical French pastry techniques and desserts.
• Experience in fine-dining, upscale kitchens, or high-volume settings.
• Strong attention to detail and beautiful presentation.
• Ability to produce desserts from scratch with consistent quality.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pastries, desserts, and breads using French techniques.
• Contribute to seasonal dessert menu development with fresh ingredients.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, and plating standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to craft innovative desserts.
• Manage pastry inventory and communicate purchasing needs.
• Keep pastry station clean and follow food safety standards.
• Work with culinary team and pursue growth opportunities.

Skills

French pastry techniques

Dessert presentation

Attention to detail

Creativity

Quality control

Education

Culinary or pastry arts education

Job description

Junior Pastry Chef – Fine Dining Restaurant

Vail, Colorado | Salary $65,000–$85,000

We are seeking a talented, creative, and passionate Junior Pastry Chef to join a long-established, highly regarded fine-dining restaurant in beautiful Vail, Colorado. Known for exceptional French-inspired cuisine, scratch cooking, premium ingredients, and outstanding hospitality, our restaurant offers an exciting opportunity for a pastry professional looking to develop their skills and advance their culinary career.

We believe in treating our employees with the same respect and care we extend to our guests. If you have a passion for creating beautiful desserts, enjoy learning new techniques, and want to work in a collaborative kitchen while experiencing the incredible Vail lifestyle, we would love to speak with you!

Junior Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute exceptional pastries, desserts, and breads using traditional French pastry techniques.
• Assist with seasonal dessert menu development, incorporating fresh ingredients and creative presentations.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, and sophisticated plating standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative desserts that complement the restaurant's fine-dining experience.
• Manage pastry inventory, monitor freshness, and communicate purchasing needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry station while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow.

Junior Pastry Chef Qualifications:

• Previous pastry experience in a fine-dining restaurant, upscale kitchen, or high-volume culinary environment.
• Foundational knowledge of classical French pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for beautiful presentation.
• Ability to prepare desserts from scratch while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn from experienced culinary professionals.
• Culinary or pastry arts education preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work six days per week during the restaurant's operating seasons.
• Genuine interest in living and working in Vail, Colorado.

Junior Pastry Chef Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000–$85,000, depending on experience.
• Year-round salary, including approximately 2.5 months annually when the restaurant is closed between seasons.
• Subsidized housing available for approximately $1,100 per month, in shared accommodations with three roommates.
• Simple IRA with company matching up to 3%.
• Health insurance reimbursement of $300 after 90 days, subject to enrollment and proof of coverage.
• Daily family meals.
• Chef coats and aprons provided.
• Opportunity to develop French pastry skills in an established fine-dining restaurant.
• Work in one of America's most desirable mountain resort communities.

Build Your Pastry Career While Enjoying the Vail Lifestyle!

Imagine spending your days creating beautiful desserts and refining your pastry techniques, with world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and the Colorado Rockies just outside your door.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated pastry professional who wants to develop their creativity, expand their technical skills, and become part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and culinary excellence.

• If you are a passionate Junior Pastry Chef who loves creating exceptional desserts, is eager to learn, and is excited about living in Vail, we want to hear from you.