Seasonal Pastry Chef - High-Volume, Fine Desserts

801 Chophouse; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

801 Chophouse St. Louis is hiring a Pastry Cook for a full-time, seasonal role during our busiest time of year. This position has the potential to continue as full-time after the holidays or may reduce to part-time depending on staffing and business levels.

Typical shifts begin mid-afternoon (prep) and continue through active dinner service in a high-volume, guest-centric environment. This is a non-exempt hourly position with great benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years pastry/cold line experience (prefer 4+).
• Able to work the pastry station in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Knowledge of molecular gastronomy, cake decorating, petit fours/mignardises, gluten-free, ice cream/sorbet, bread making.
• Able to handle knives and kitchen equipment safely; follow recipes and presentation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items for service and ensure quality.
• Assist with decorating, assembly and plating for high-volume dinner service.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards on pastry station.
• Coordinate with BOH team to meet guest requests and timing.

Skills

Pastry experience

Cold line experience

Molecular gastronomy

Cake decorating

Petit fours

Mignardises

Gluten-free

Ice cream

Bread making

Knife handling

Food safety

7 days/week availability

Job description

801 Chophouse St. Louis is hiring a Pastry Cook for a full-time, seasonal role during our busiest time of year. This position has the potential to continue as full-time after the holidays or may reduce to part-time depending on staffing and business levels.

Typical shifts begin mid-afternoon (prep) and continue through active dinner service in a high-volume, guest-centric environment. This is a non-exempt hourly position with great benefits and a supportive team.