Pastry Chef - Can Can Brasserie

The HOUSEPitality Family; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bereavement leave

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

The HOUSEpitality Family is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the Can Can Brasserie bakery and pastry program in Richmond, VA. This full-time, salaried leadership role oversees production from artisan breads and laminated doughs to plated desserts, cultivating a strong, creative pastry team.

You will manage seasonal dessert development, cost controls, and quality standards while mentoring a skilled pastry staff in a family-owned Richmond institution that has served the community since

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional pastry or bakery experience.
• Demonstrated expertise producing artisan breads, croissants, laminated doughs, pastries, and desserts at volume.
• Strong understanding of baking fundamentals, pastry techniques, and scratch production.
• Experience managing food cost, labor, ordering, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bakery and pastry production, including breads, croissants, pastries, desserts, and specialty items.
• Oversee cost of goods, labor goals, and inventory control for the pastry department.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Organization

Job description

Pastry Chef - Can Can BrasserieLead One of Richmond's Most Respected Pastry ProgramsCan Can Brasserie is one of Richmond's most iconic restaurants, known for its authentic French cuisine, bustling café, and scratch-made bakery program. Every morning, our guests enjoy fresh croissants, artisan breads, pastries, and desserts crafted in-house by a dedicated pastry team.We're looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to lead this program. This is a rare opportunity: our longtime Pastry Chef has built and maintained one of the most recognized bakery and pastry operations in the city, producing thousands of croissants, artisan breads, pastries, and desserts each week. We're seeking a leader ready to carry that legacy forward while bringing their own creativity and craft to the role.This is a full-time, salaried leadership position for someone who loves the craft of baking and pastry and is ready to own a program, not just work in one.Why You'll Love This RoleYou will:Lead a true scratch bakery and pastry operation, from artisan breads and laminated doughs to plated dessertsInherit an established program with a loyal following, proven recipes, and a talented team, including a Pastry Sous ChefHave real creative ownership over seasonal menus, dessert development, and specialty itemsBuild, mentor, and develop your own teamBe part of a family-owned restaurant group that has served Richmond since 1988Position SummaryThe Pastry Chef is a full-time salaried position utilizing the HOUSEpitality Family core values to oversee all bakery and pastry operations at Can Can Brasserie. This individual relies on experience and communication skills to accomplish performance, financial, and developmental goals, and helps grow and maintain a strong team-oriented culture. The Pastry Chef operates within the yearly budget and is accountable in part for cost of goods, labor, and sales within the pastry department. This role provides continued culinary training and development for pastry and bakery team members and ensures product quality and presentation are to standard. The Pastry Chef will be able to give and receive feedback for a thriving work environment.Core ResponsibilitiesLead daily bakery and pastry production, including artisan breads, croissants and laminated doughs, pastries, desserts, and specialty itemsKnowledge and implementation of all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation laws and regulationsRepresent the company as an industry professional in both communication and appearanceMaintain expected COGs and labor goals for the pastry department on a consistent basisConsistent inventory and ordering control, including accurate checking of deliveries and inventory rotation (FIFO)Hire, train, certify, and review pastry and bakery positions, including the Pastry Sous ChefDevelop and maintain recipes, production schedules, and prep listsSupervise production and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency standardsFollow, add to, and edit all checklists and line checks as neededAccountable for pastry execution for private, holiday, and promotional eventsLead seasonal menu, dessert, and product developmentHold self and others accountable to company core values and standardsProactive in self-development and growthImplement feedback and coaching from leaders for development and growthCompensation and BenefitsSalary range of $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for the management incentive programMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Supplemental Life optionsPaid Time OffMeal benefitsTuition reimbursementWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 5 years of professional pastry or bakery experience, with prior leadership experience strongly preferredDemonstrated expertise producing artisan breads, croissants and laminated doughs, pastries, and desserts at volumeStrong understanding of baking fundamentals, pastry techniques, and scratch productionExperience managing food cost, labor, ordering, and inventoryAbility to work early mornings (production starts as early as 3-4 am), weekends, and holidaysStrong organizational, communication, and leadership skillsPassion for quality, consistency, and attention to detailAble to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periodsBenefits:* 401(k)* Bereavement leave* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person