Lead Pastry Chef — Seasonal Desserts & Menu Innovation

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services in Washington, DC, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team, design seasonal menus, and develop new recipes for our high-end kitchen.

This full-time (exempt) position requires strong baking skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage staff while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $83,000 per year.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 year of progressive culinary management experience or 3 or more years’ experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the daily pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Prepare ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment to the client's guidelines with the Chef De Cuisine.
• Create pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train team members.
• Monitor the stock of baking ingredients.
• Order new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensure the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervise and train staff members, when needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management.

Skills

Baking techniques

Pastry decorating

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team leadership

Food passion

Education

Food Handler’s License

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Cloud-Based Services

Job description

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services in Washington, DC, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team, design seasonal menus, and develop new recipes for our high-end kitchen.

This full-time (exempt) position requires strong baking skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage staff while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $83,000 per year.