Pastry Chef - Fine Dining

801 Chophouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

801 Chophouse Tyson's Corner is hiring a Pastry Chef to join a high-volume, guest-centric kitchen. The role is full-time, non-exempt (hourly), with shifts starting in the mid-afternoon and continuing through dinner service.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years pastry/cold line experience, strong knife skills, and knowledge of gastronomy, cake decorating, petit fours, gluten-free options, and ice cream/sorbet. Must be available 7 days a week and maintain consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years, but preferably at least 4 years of pastry / cold line experience.
• Ability to work the pastry station in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional & working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of molecular gastronomy, experience with cake making & decorating, petit fours/ mignardises, gluten-free, ice cream/sorbet, bread making, etc.
• Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment & follow recipe / presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table; meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with BOH team in loud environment
• Must be available 7 days per week, including nights, weekends & some holidays
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain pastry station for lunch and dinner service.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service staff to ensure high-quality pastries are delivered on time.

Skills

Pastry experience

Molecular gastronomy

Cake decorating

Petit fours

Gluten-free

Ice cream sorbet

Bread making

Food safety

Team communication

Job description

Note Regarding Benefits: 801 Restaurant Group full-time hourly positions typically work an average of 28-40 hours each week, depending on the needs of the restaurant location. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance benefits are only available to 801 employees who meet the required threshold of weekly hours to qualify for participation in the Company's medical plan.

801 Chophouse Tyson's Corner is hiring for a Pastry Chef!

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) pastry position working in a team-oriented, high-volume / fast-paced, guest-centric environment with the highest quality food & drink. Typical shifts for this position begin mid-afternoon (prep) and continue through active dinner service.

Requirements & Expectations:

• Minimum of 2 years, but preferably at least 4 years of pastry / cold line experience
• Ability to successfully work the pastry station in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional & working as part of a team
• Knowledge of molecular gastronomy, experience with cake making & decorating, petit fours/ mignardises, gluten-free, ice cream/sorbet, bread making, etc.
• Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment & follow recipe / presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table; meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with BOH team in loud environment
• Must be available 7 days per week, including nights, weekends & some holidays
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
• Continuous use of hands and arms; continuous bending, reaching & twisting
• Physical ability to frequently lift 20-30 lbs; & occasionally up to 50lbs
• Ability to squat, kneel, and climb