Pastry Chef

ya ya; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Yaya's Euro Bistro in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to develop and execute desserts for lunch and dinner menus, and pastry features for Sunday brunch. You will showcase strong pastry fundamentals, creativity, and a sharp eye for presentation to keep desserts polished, seasonal, and approachable for a wide range of guests.

You will lead pastry production, inventory, and maintain a clean, food-safe kitchen while collaborating with the culinary team and helping shape our dessert

Qualifications

• Professional pastry, baking, or culinary experience.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and production.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team.
• Dependable and consistent in a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare plated desserts for the dinner menu.
• Create pastries and dessert features for Sunday brunch.
• Develop seasonal specials and new menu items.
• Maintain consistent recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Manage pastry prep, production, inventory, and ordering.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area.
• Monitor product quality, food cost, and waste.

Skills

Pastry experience

Pastry techniques

Creativity

Organization

Independent worker

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef at Yaya's Euro Bistro. This position will be responsible for developing and executing desserts for our lunch and dinner menus, along with pastry and dessert offerings for our popular Sunday brunch. We are looking for someone with strong pastry fundamentals, creativity, and a good eye for presentation. Our goal is to offer desserts that are polished, seasonal, and interesting while still being approachable and appealing to a wide range of guests.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and prepare plated desserts for the dinner menu
• Create pastries and dessert features for Sunday brunch
• Develop seasonal specials and new menu items
• Maintain consistent recipes, portions, and presentation
• Manage pastry prep, production, inventory, and ordering
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area
• Monitor product quality, food cost, and waste

What We're Looking For:

• Professional pastry, baking, or culinary experience
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and production
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team
• Dependable and consistent in a professional kitchen environment

This role offers the opportunity to contribute creatively to an established, locally owned restaurant and help shape both our dinner dessert menu and Sunday brunch pastry program. We value creativity, consistency, and people who take pride in their craft.

Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance.