Pastry Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor - Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor - Chicago is seeking a Pastry Line Cook to join the team for their new restaurant. You will be responsible for maintaining food quality and consistency, exemplifying professionalism, and liaising with the Pastry Sous Chef. Ideal candidates will have experience in top kitchens and be comfortable with high-volume operations. This position promises an opportunity to work in a prestigious culinary environment within a landmark building in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Experience working in some of the best kitchens in Chicago.
• Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses.
• Professionalism and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food quality and consistency in the kitchen.
• Set an example for staff while working on the section.
• Liaise with Pastry Sous Chef.

Skills

Experience in top kitchens

High volume business experience

Professional communication skills

Job description

PastryLine Cook – Hawksmoor Chicago Chicago is the historical powerhouse of American beef, and when Hawksmoor found out about an actual powerhouse building, it felt like fate. So, after years of dreaming, we’ve set out eyes on coming to Chicago. And we’ve found ourselves a home we cannot wait to settle into.

The LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse is a beautiful, designated landmark, initially opened in 1887, in the heyday of Chicago’s cable car system. We intend to do it justice by restoring the original features to their former glory and, at the same time, breathe new life into the space.

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, we’re looking for a brand-new Pastry Line Cook to join our team and open our second international restaurant in Chicago.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• To be responsible for your section in the kitchen, including, but not exclusively: Food quality and consistency, Efficiency of services/kitchen, Product and service standards, Health & Safety, Maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Set an example to staff when working on a section.
• A good understanding of: Product, Company recipes (which must be followed exactly).
• Liaising with Pastry Sous Chef.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Experience working in some of the best kitchens in Chicago.
• Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue.
• Professionalism and good communication skills.