Head Pastry Chef - Lead Creative Desserts & Team

Want More; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Want More in Atlanta, USA is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department of a fine dining restaurant. You will create innovative desserts, design menus, and mentor a team of pastry chefs to uphold exceptional quality and presentation.

You will manage recipes, inventory, and costs while ensuring health and safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, creative pastry skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in fine dining.
• Strong leadership experience managing a pastry team.
• Expertise in desserts using traditional techniques with modern twists.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and creative pastry dishes aligned with the restaurant concept.
• Create recipes, manage inventory, and ensure supplies are available.
• Train and supervise a pastry team to maintain quality and consistency.
• Oversee health, safety, and sanitation in the pastry area.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff for events and menu planning.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and manage waste and costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Pastry expertise

Dessert creation

Baking methods

Food safety

Time management

Multitasking

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Want More in Atlanta, USA is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department of a fine dining restaurant. You will create innovative desserts, design menus, and mentor a team of pastry chefs to uphold exceptional quality and presentation.

You will manage recipes, inventory, and costs while ensuring health and safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, creative pastry skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.