Pastry Chef

Halston American Kitchen & Bar; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their fine dining team. This role involves creating visually stunning desserts and baked goods that enhance the restaurant's menu and customer satisfaction. With a focus on innovation and quality, you will collaborate closely with Executive Chefs to develop unique dessert offerings. This position not only allows you to showcase your culinary skills but also provides opportunities to influence company decisions and contribute to the restaurant's future. If you're passionate about fine dining and dessert artistry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance with company contribution

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Quarterly bonuses based on revenue

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in fine dining required.
• Proven experience in creating innovative desserts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods using traditional and modern recipes.
• Create innovative desserts to attract customers.
• Guide and motivate pastry staff while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Preparation

Kitchen Management

Multitasking

Time Management

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Anthony Scotto Restaurants - Pastry Chef

Anthony Scotto Restaurants is seeking a Pastry Chef for our Fine Dining restaurant.

Our culinary teams focus on using the finest ingredients, updating menus seasonally, and offering a diverse range of cuisine including sushi, sashimi, exotic beef cuts, and fresh seafood. Our restaurants feature award-winning wine lists and creative desserts prepared by our in-house pastry chefs.

We believe in cultivating our employees to be the best in fine dining. Our Pastry Chefs work closely with Executive Chefs to develop dessert menus that complement our offerings. We seek artistic and innovative individuals to enhance the visual and culinary appeal of our desserts, aiming to increase customer satisfaction and expand our clientele.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of culinary experience in a fine dining, high-volume restaurant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Industry-leading salaries
• Quarterly bonuses based on revenue
• Medical insurance with company contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods following traditional and modern recipes
• Create innovative desserts to refresh menus and attract customers
• Decorate pastries for appealing presentation
• Monitor and order baking ingredients within budget
• Ensure quality of materials and equipment
• Guide and motivate pastry staff
• Assist in staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health and safety standards

Opportunities for Impact

This role offers the chance to influence company decisions, work directly with ownership, and shape the restaurant's future. Your opinion is valued and can help define our operational and cultural standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts
• Food Protection Certificate
• Proven experience in fine dining
• Kitchen management skills
• Cost control and budgeting abilities
• Exceptional food preparation skills
• Multitasking capabilities
• Knowledge of industry trends and menu development
• Time management skills

Anthony Scotto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information can be found at our website.

Compensation: Competitive salary