Pastry Chef

Shooters Waterfront; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent waterfront restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a creative Pastry Chef to join its award-winning team. The ideal candidate will craft delicious desserts while ensuring high quality in taste and presentation. Responsibilities include designing dessert menus, managing food costs, and supervising pastry team members. Candidates should have a culinary arts degree, experience in catering environments, and a flair for creative decoration. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in culinary arts, pastry, or related field preferred.
• Experience in hotel, banquet, or catering environments required.
• Expertise in a variety of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and execute dessert menus aligning with the restaurant's concept.
• Prepare and bake a wide range of desserts including cakes and pastries.
• Train and supervise pastry team members as applicable.
• Monitor and maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
• Train and supervise pastry team members as applicable.
• Manage inventory and order ingredients to minimize waste.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and cleaned per safety standards.
• Stay updated with pastry trends and incorporate new techniques.
• Collaborate with Culinary Director to integrate desserts into the full menu.
• Maintain cost control and contribute to food cost and labor targets.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Baking techniques

Dessert decoration

Leadership and team management

Creative ability

Attention to detail

Quality and detail

Sanitation knowledge

Flexible hours

Fast-paced environment

Leadership & team management

Effective communication

Education

Degree or certification in culinary arts

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a creative Pastry Chef to join our award-winning, high-volume waterfront operation. To be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery ensuring exceptional, quality, taste, and presentation. In this role you will develop dessert menus, create recipes, manage inventory and food cost for both Shooters Waterfront and Grateful Palate, our events and catering company.

To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You must be able to effectively communicate and lead a pastry team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, test, and execute dessert menus that align with the restaurant's concept and seasonal availability.
• Prepare and bake a wide range of desserts including cakes, pastries, tarts, and specialty items.
• Monitor and maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
• Train and supervise pastry team members, as applicable.
• Manage inventory and order ingredients and supplies while minimizing waste.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and cleaned according to safety and sanitation standards.
• Stay updated with current pastry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Director to integrate desserts into the full menu.
• Maintain cost control and contribute to food cost and labor targets.
• Ensure compliance with all food handling and sanitation regulations.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Degree or certification in culinary arts, pastry, or related field preferred.
• Experience in hotel, banquet, or catering environments required.
• Ensure all pastries are consistent and up to our standards.
• Expertise in a variety of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail and quality.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills. Effective communication.

Shooters Waterfront is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.