Pastry Chef

Boka Restaurant Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Nashville is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their new location, Momotaro Nashville. The ideal candidate will bring 2-3 years of experience and a passion for creating unique, visually appealing pastries. The role includes responsibilities in inventory management, team leadership, and creating innovative dessert offerings, all while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package

Employer-sponsored mental health program

401(k) program

Paid parental leave

Career mentorship and growth potential

Dining incentives across establishments

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a Pastry Chef role.
• Knowledgeable of pastry foods and techniques.
• Strong leadership skills and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in ordering products and managing inventory.
• Managing staff schedules and overseeing quality control.
• Creating new menu items and maintaining sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Cleanliness

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of pastry

Job description

Boka Restaurant Group and‘JeanBanchetAward of Culinary Excellence’winner,Chef Gene Kato, are currently seekingaPastry Chefto join the team ofMomotaro Nashville! (opening soon)

Benefits & Perks:Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days),employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, life insurance, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

About Boka Restaurant Group:Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here:https://www.bokagrp.com/About Momotaro:A delicate, intricate, and striking experience,Momotaroexcels in authentic sushi and robata plates as well as handcrafted cocktails and spirits. Housed in a remodeled warehouse with high ceilings and an observable kitchen, Chef Gene Kato infuses his Japanese heritage into modern culinary culture, creating a remarkable twist on traditional flavors that still feel true to his roots.

Pastry Chef's Responsibilities:

• Assisting in ordering all products based on par systems and inventory management. Overseeing all ordering and inventory to ensure low food costs.
• Assisting in the management including recruiting, hiring, scheduling,reviewingand terminating.
• Managing staff schedules and ensure cuts are being made whenever possible. Fill in for hourly employees when necessary to minimize labor costs.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with all management and upper management to address any issues or concerns as they arise. Participating in Manager meetings to address these issues.
• Overseeing quality control of all food production and execution.
• Developing unique and visually appealing plating designs for new dishes.
• Creating new menu items upon guest requests and seasonally. Recording the recipes of these menu items for consistent replication.
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards.
• Addressing all pastry-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner.
• Completing and maintaining inventories with purchaser.
• Continually working through R&D process withtheExecutive Chef to further dishes on the menu.
• Reporting directly to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years in a Pastry Chef role
• Knowledgeable of pastry foods and techniques
• Patient and empathetic toward others
• Practices high standards of cleanliness
• Strong leadership skills
• Highly organized
• Efficient at multi-tasking
• Experience in mass-volume production

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!