Pastry Chef

The-Indigo-Road; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef devoted to crafting exceptional desserts and leading a pastry team. You will design and execute a dessert menu that fits the concept and collaborates with the Executive Chef to ensure menu fit.

You will mentor pastry cooks, prepare detailed recipe cards, uphold sanitation standards, and maintain strong communication with the culinary team to deliver a standout guest experience in our fast-paced, growing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef.
• 3+ years of experience in a pastry kitchen.
• 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

• Craft a dessert menu that fits the concept and locale, partnering with the Executive Chef on menu alignment.
• Prepare detailed recipe cards and ensure the team uses them consistently.
• Mentor and develop future pastry chefs, sharing inspiration and ideas to motivate the team.
• Communicate openly with other chefs to ensure cohesive pastry programming.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all regulations.
• Promptly report shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to the Executive Chef.
• Participate in scheduled employee meetings and offer improvement ideas.
• Ensure the guest experience remains the top priority.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

Pastry Chef

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it’s a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you’ll best take care of our guests. It’s working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer,IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

You spend your days off crafting the perfect recipe based on your grandmother’s pecan pie while whipping up homemade ice cream for the top. Simply put, you’re passionate about sweets and you always have been. As the Pastry Chef, you’ll be in charge of executing our restaurants dessert offerings and ensuring that your pastry cooks are as excited about diligently creating them as you.

What we will ask of you:

• 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.
• While you’re excited to have talented pastry cook’s working with you, you recognize the importance of consistency in the kitchen, so you’ll prepare detailed recipe cards and ensure that your team uses them every time.
• You love to help develop future pastry chefs, so you’ll share inspiration and ideas with your team to motivate, teach and maintain a positive culture.
• You know that communication is key to a successful pastry program; because of that you are receptive to feedback and making changes to your recipes, and always communicate freely with the other chef’s to ensure things are jiving.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all DHEC regulations; this includes tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry/dessert equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Executive Chef.
• Participate in all scheduled employee meetings, offering suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure that the guest experience is the number one goal, at the end of all we do.

Requirements for Success:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.