Pastry Chef

Compass Group, North America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,∕

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Occasions is seeking a Director of Catering Sales in the Washington, DC area. You will lead client engagement, design menus for events, and drive revenue growth while upholding the company’s standards of service and food quality.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with culinary teams to deliver seamless events. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate
• Minimum of three to five years of culinary/kitchen experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• ServSafe Certified
• Strong Computer Skills ( Microsoft Office, Delphi, CaterXpert preferred)
• Self-motivated to be ahead of production, foresee needs, and extra attention to detail
• Accountable, collaborative, and excellence driven are a must!

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the pastry team in daily production and service execution
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal offerings
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all pastry items
• Oversee production schedules, inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members while maintaining a positive kitchen culture
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and food handling standards in compliance with regulations
• Support catering, special events, and high-volume production operations
• Help manage labor efficiency and maintain smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
• Work with Pastry Sous Chefs to direct production and on-site execution of new recipes
• Facilitate and conduct training with Pastry Sous Chefs as needed with BOH teams
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Pastry Chef to maintain quality control and standards of production.
• Supports special projects when needed with projects including but not limited to: (tasting, high-level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots)
• Be familiar with and help maintain all safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team motivation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Delphi

CaterXpert

Job description

Occasions

Position Title: Director of Catering Sales

Salary: $90,000 to $110,000

Other Form sof Compensation:

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

a vision for creating remarkable events

FOOD FIRST. INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS. GREAT SERVICE.

About our Company

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers has worked closely with our clients to create remarkable events. We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach to full-service catering with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design and hospitality to reflect your unique style, taste and vision. With over thirty years of experience, we have an unmatched scope of knowledge, resources and relationships to produce events that exceed expectation and delight in every way. Occasions Caterers has a mission to have dedicated team members who support and work together to create exceptional catered experiences each and every day.

If you want to be a part of an exceptional team who values Excellence by setting the bar high, Integrity by living our values, Respect by valuing the contributions of every team member, Teamwork by supporting each other, and Innovation by keeping things exciting, please see our open position below.

Job Summary

The Pastry Chef must understand and nurture the company core values and F&B program. You will assist with development and implementing new recipes, culinary activations, and menu items in collaboration with the Executive Pastry Chef

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the pastry team in daily production and service execution

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal offerings

• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all pastry items

• Oversee production schedules, inventory, ordering, and waste control

• Train, mentor, and motivate team members while maintaining a positive kitchen culture

• Maintain sanitation, safety, and food handling standards in compliance with regulations

• Support catering, special events, and high-volume production operations

• Help manage labor efficiency and maintain smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment

• Work with Pastry Sous Chefs to direct production and on-site execution of new recipes

• Facilitate and conduct training with Pastry Sous Chefs as needed with BOH teams

• Works collaboratively with the Executive Pastry Chef to maintain quality control and standards of production.

• Supports special projects when needed with projects including but not limited to: (tasting, high-level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots)

• Be familiar with and help maintain all safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

• Minimum of three to five years of culinary/kitchen experience, depending upon formal degree or training

• ServSafe Certified

• Strong Computer Skills ( Microsoft Office, Delphi, CaterXpert preferred)

• Self-motivated to be ahead of production, foresee needs, and extra attention to detail

• Accountable, collaborative, and excellence driven are a must!

Associates at Occasions are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/AD

• Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Occasions maintains a drug-free 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,

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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/