Pastry Chef - High-Volume Desserts & Molecular Techniques

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

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.