Pastry Chef - Fine Dining Job at Willow Tree, Carlsbad, CA

MDNMYkN4ZFVYK1NIeDR3VUpVOG5Dc2ZnT1E9PQ==
  • Willow Tree
  • Carlsbad, CA

Job Description

Pastry Chef – Fine Dining Restaurant

$75,000 - $85,000

This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a experienced Pastry Chef for their fine dining concept, offering outstanding compensation, excellent training, and career growth opportunity.

About the Company:

  • The restaurant group is a leader in San Diego area food scene, with Michelin Star recognition
  • Outstanding compensation, benefits, and career growth potential
  • Extremely popular, high-volume restaurants with loyal clientele

What We Offer You:

  • Medical insurance, 100% paid for 1st tier, 50% paid for higher tiers
  • Optional Dental and Vision insurance
  • 2 weeks vacation, 3 weeks at 3 years
  • Relocation assistance possible
  • Family meal
  • Employee relief fund

Your Role with the Company:

  • Lead and inspire a small team, ensuring excellence in pastry technique and consistency across all dessert and pastry elements
  • Uphold restaurant high standards of quality, maintaining the restaurant’s Michelin-star level through consistent execution, detail, and creativity in all pastry offerings
  • Oversee hiring, training, and mentorship of the pastry team, cultivating a high-performing, skilled staff that upholds standards of excellence
  • Manage seasonal menu changes, overseeing four full menu rotations per year, while introducing periodic updates and fresh ideas to reflect the evolving seasons and inspirations
  • Develop and execute seasonal dessert menus, crafting distinct, innovative offerings that highlight fresh, high-quality ingredients (such as fruit, floral, and chocolate-focused desserts) with artistic presentation and attention to flavor balance
  • Collaborate closely with the savory team on production elements, preparing essential components like pâte brisée, tartlet shells, gougères, and other dough-based items that complement the entrees

Your Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef (or comparable role) for an upscale modern fine dining restaurant
  • Michelin experience strongly preferred
  • Background in French pastry with a contemporary and innovative approach
  • Expertise in ice cream and sorbet preparation, with a deep knowledge of chocolate work, mousses, crémeux, and other advanced pastry techniques
  • Demonstrated skill in crafting fruit-forward and floral-inspired desserts, with a focus on plated, composed presentations that highlight seasonality and quality of ingredients
  • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens, with a proven track record in research and development, dish creation, and team management
  • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Relief, Relocation package,

Similar Jobs

AKT

Screen Printing Press Operator Job at AKT

 ...Compensation: $16-20/hour depending on experience!Let's talk! We are seeking Experienced automatic Screen Printing Press Operators. If you are currently a screen printer looking to push your skills or ready to learn an exciting new skill, this job is right... 

Diehl CDJR of Moon

Vehicle Buying Center Coordinator Job at Diehl CDJR of Moon

 ...looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Vehicle Buying Center Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part...  ...within the Pittsburgh metro market to conduct vehicle appraisals. Utilize basic software tools proficiently for tracking and... 

Survivor Healthcare

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Job at Survivor Healthcare

 ...Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Part-Time, Remote) About Survivor Healthcare Survivor Healthcare is a telehealth clinic dedicated to...  ...fully remote setting. The Role We're seeking a part-time LCSW who is passionate about helping cancer survivors manage... 

Inteplast Group

Maintenance - electrical technician Job at Inteplast Group

 ...Reference #: 5098 TITLE: Electrical Technician B POSITION OBJECTIVE: Operate in a safe and efficient manner to keep the machines running at optimal level. QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent Good oral and written communication skills Previous... 

Ripple Effect Consulting

Class A CDL A HAZMAT Driver Job Job at Ripple Effect Consulting

Class A CDL A HAZMAT Driver JobCDL A 2+ years experience Hazmat required OTR 4 days out 2-3 days home | Adequate home time Weather...  ...: (***) ***-**** Tell em' Gary's Job Board sent you.This truck driving job may have an alternate application method. Look in...