Pastry Lead — Dynamic, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Bazaar DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare and manage pastry stations during peak service. You will collaborate with a dynamic culinary team to recreate menu items with precision and tempo, ensuring guest satisfaction.

We value a strong passion for learning and exploring new techniques, with focus on ingredient understanding and consistent quality across all pastry offerings. An energetic, positive environment supports professional growth and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of workstation setup and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Thorough knowledge of pastry menus and recipes.
• Ability to take direction and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and able to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Prep and confidently run a pastry station during busy service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to reproduce menu items to standard.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and expanding pastry knowledge.
• Understand ingredients and their roles in recipes and presentation.

Skills

Station setup

Food safety

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Mobility

Lifting capability

Job description

José Andrés Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare and manage pastry stations during peak service. You will collaborate with a dynamic culinary team to recreate menu items with precision and tempo, ensuring guest satisfaction.

We value a strong passion for learning and exploring new techniques, with focus on ingredient understanding and consistent quality across all pastry offerings. An energetic, positive environment supports professional growth and culinary excellence.