Lead Pastry Chef: High-Volume Scratch Desserts & Bread

The Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus eligibility

401k plan

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parking benefits

Job summary

The Hamilton, part of Clyde's Restaurant Group, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the scratch pastry program at scale in a high-volume Washington, DC kitchen. You will partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and mentor a dedicated pastry team to deliver plated desserts, bread, chocolate work, and seasonal specialties.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong pastry production skills, cost awareness, and the ability to maintain quality in a fast-paced setting while

Qualifications

• Proven pastry leadership experience in high-volume, upscale dining.
• Proven ability to develop and execute a full scratch pastry program: plated desserts, breads, chocolate work, seasonal menus.
• Deep command of classical and contemporary pastry techniques in a scratch kitchen.
• Experience hiring, scheduling, and developing a pastry team in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Solid grasp of food costs, inventory, and portioning at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and evolution of The Hamilton's scratch pastry program, including plated desserts, bread, chocolate work, and seasonal specials.
• Drive menu development in collaboration with culinary leadership for creativity and consistency.
• Direct and develop your pastry team — hiring, scheduling, training, and day-to-day coaching in a high-volume Washington, DC kitchen.
• Set and enforce quality standards for taste, temperature, portioning, and presentation across all from-scratch production.
• Manage pastry inventory, portion specs, and cost controls at scale.
• Monitor daily kitchen labor reports and drive accountability on cost targets.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Scratch pastry program

Team development

Cost control

Job description

The Hamilton, part of Clyde's Restaurant Group, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the scratch pastry program at scale in a high-volume Washington, DC kitchen. You will partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and mentor a dedicated pastry team to deliver plated desserts, bread, chocolate work, and seasonal specialties.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong pastry production skills, cost awareness, and the ability to maintain quality in a fast-paced setting while