Lead Pastry Chef – Dessert Program & Team Growth

Riva Mare; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Home Loan Assistance Program

Hospitality School Assistant Program

Meal discounts at sister restaurants

Job summary

Indigo Road Restaurant Group is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead our dessert program across a busy restaurant group. You will craft a dessert menu aligned with the concept and locale, and partner with the Executive Chef to ensure menu fit and consistency.

You will mentor pastry cooks, develop future talent, and maintain high standards of sanitation and quality. Availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required, as is a passion for innovative, freshly made desserts.

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

• You will be in charge of expertly crafting a dessert menu, fitting with the concept and locale while partnering with the Executive Chef on fit with the menu.
• Prepare detailed recipe cards and ensure your team uses them every time for consistency.
• You’ll develop future pastry chefs, sharing inspiration to motivate and teach.
• You will communicate with other chefs to ensure things are jiving and changes are implemented.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all regulations.
• Report shortages, equipment issues or quality problems promptly to the Executive Chef.
• Participate in scheduled meetings and offer improvement ideas.
• Ensure guest experience is the number one goal in all you do.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Creativity

Problem-solving

Sanitation knowledge

Baking techniques

Nutrition knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Indigo Road Restaurant Group is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead our dessert program across a busy restaurant group. You will craft a dessert menu aligned with the concept and locale, and partner with the Executive Chef to ensure menu fit and consistency.

You will mentor pastry cooks, develop future talent, and maintain high standards of sanitation and quality. Availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required, as is a passion for innovative, freshly made desserts.