Pastry Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef who will lead daily pastry production, craft desserts, and contribute to a culture of hospitality and excellence. You will oversee production for corporate dining, micro markets, and catering, mentoring a pastry team while upholding high standards of quality and service.

The role emphasizes innovation, attention to detail, and collaboration with culinary leadership to manage costs and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Professional pastry, baking, or dessert production experience in a bakery, hotel, restaurant, country club, catering operation, or corporate dining environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members in a high-volume culinary setting.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, breads, cakes, plated desserts, and specialty baked goods.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods.
• Ensure recipes, presentation standards, and production guidelines are followed consistently.
• Manage production levels to support corporate dining, micro market, and catering business needs while minimizing waste.
• Monitor food quality, portion standards, appearance, and proper holding temperatures.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and storage of pastry ingredients and supplies.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal menus, specialty desserts, and catering offerings.
• Train, coach, schedule, and support hourly pastry and kitchen team members.
• Participate in interviewing, onboarding, performance discussions, and team development initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pastry production environment.
• Partner with culinary leadership to manage food costs and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry production

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary education or pastry training

Job description

$25.00 - $35.00 Per Hour

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we’re committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Position Title: Pastry Chef

Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 Per Hour

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we’re committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.

A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.

Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.

We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.

We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.

We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).

Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering delivers restaurant-quality culinary experiences within premier corporate dining, micro market, and catering environments. We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef who is passionate about creating exceptional desserts, pastries, and baked goods while contributing to a culture of hospitality, creativity, and excellence.

In this role, you'll oversee daily pastry production, support culinary innovation through seasonal offerings, and help ensure every guest experience reflects the high standards of the Wolfgang Puck brand. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creativity can make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods.
• Ensure recipes, presentation standards, and production guidelines are followed consistently.
• Manage production levels to support corporate dining, micro market, and catering business needs while minimizing waste.
• Monitor food quality, portion standards, appearance, and proper holding temperatures.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and storage of pastry ingredients and supplies.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal menus, specialty desserts, and catering offerings.
• Train, coach, schedule, and support hourly pastry and kitchen team members.
• Participate in interviewing, onboarding, performance discussions, and team development initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pastry production environment.
• Partner with culinary leadership to manage food costs and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional pastry, baking, or dessert production experience in a bakery, hotel, restaurant, country club, catering operation, or corporate dining environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members in a high-volume culinary setting.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, breads, cakes, plated desserts, and specialty baked goods.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet production deadlines.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with inventory management and ordering processes preferred.
• Culinary education or pastry training is a plus but not required.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional quality and guest experiences.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Wolfgang Puck Catering

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