Pastry Chef de Cuisine

Restaurant Associates; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Pastry Chef de Cuisine in Kirkland, WA to lead a dynamic pastry operation. You will mentor a team, craft a wide range of desserts, and ensure safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include recipe alignment, inventory control, and collaboration with stakeholders to uphold Bon Appétit's high standards. The role demands culinary excellence and strong leadership within a premium service setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts with a pastry specialization preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in a high-volume, premium setting.
• Demonstrates leadership with purpose and responsibility to craft.
• Passion for exceptional pastry arts and precise decorating skills.
• Strong communication skills to guide and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Proficient with Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Experience managing in a Union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion Food & Workplace Safety: promote safety and allergen management in pastry.
• Follow menu specs, production guides, and prep expectations; use opening/closing checklists.
• Lead pastry production from viennoiserie to plated desserts to enhance operations.
• Model engaging hospitality in every guest interaction.
• Assist weekly inventory and minimize waste through planning.
• Train, mentor, and develop pastry team members.
• Support sustainable sourcing and ensure policy compliance with Bon Appétit standards.

Skills

Pastry specialization

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decorating skills

Baking science

Communication

Google Suite

Health & safety

ServSafe

Union management

Education

Culinary Arts degree with pastry specialization

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Pastry Chef de Cuisine

Location: Kirkland, WA

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 / year

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Short Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pastry Chef de Cuisine to join our growing Bon Appétit Pastry program. This pivotal role holds direct responsibility for the quality, service, and overall experience within our dynamic pastry operation.

As a Pastry Chef de Cuisine, you will be instrumental in motivating, training, developing, and directing our talented team members to consistently deliver a wide variety of desserts, artisan pastries, and delightful sweet goods. While championing exceptional service and achieving daily goals, you will also oversee critical administrative and operational tasks, including vigilant financial management, inventory analysis, and rigorous health and safety protocols.

The Pastry Chef de Cuisine is a key contributor to culinary excellence, directly supporting and driving our commitment to operational excellence. You will leverage your technical expertise to forge strong partnerships with stakeholders, promoting Bon Appétit's high standards and elevating user expectations across all pastry offerings. Utilizing your expertise in diverse baking techniques, precise recipe alignment, and artistic decoration, you will consistently craft memorable treats that resonate with and delight our guests.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Food & Workplace Safety: Actively promote a robust culture of safety, ensuring meticulous adherence allergen management standards within the pastry department.
• Culinary Vision: Precisely follow all menu specifications, production guides, and prep expectations; diligently utilize opening/closing checklists to ensure consistent excellence.
• Lead Pastry Production: Oversee the preparation of a diverse range of pastry items-from morning viennoiserie to plated desserts - ensuring they perfectly complement and elevate our overall food operations.
• Model Engaging Hospitality: Set a leading example of genuinely friendly hospitality, ensuring that the pastry team’s interactions with guests are as high-quality as the products themselves.
• Inventory & Waste Stewardship: Provide essential support with weekly inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize food waste through precise production planning.
• Talent Development: Actively train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a skilled, motivated, and inclusive pastry team.
• Support Sustainable Sourcing: Assist leadership in guaranteeing that all ingredients are purchased in strict accordance with sector standards and sustainability commitments.
• Ensure Policy Compliance: Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef to ensure all employee guidelines and Bon Appétit policies are meticulously implemented and consistently adhered to.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pastry Specialization: A degree in Culinary Arts with a pastry specialization is preferred, or equivalent professional pastry/baking experience.
• Supervisory Experience: A minimum of 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience, gained within a similar high-volume, premium food service establishment.
• Leadership: Value-driven leadership invoked by a profound sense of purpose and a responsibility to the craft.
• Technical: Passion for exceptional pastry arts, precise decorating skills, and an understanding of the science behind baking.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively guiding, motivating, and collaborating with a diverse team.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient working knowledge of Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Safety & Sustainability: Demonstrates elevated Health & Safety standards as a non-negotiable priority and possesses a keen interest in sustainable food practices.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Union Management: Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

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

Restaurant Associates

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