Capital Restaurant Resources is a boutique national hospitality employment recruiting firm, located in the heart of Capitol Hill. Chef founded in 2004, we are the premiere recruiting agency for the Washington DC hospitality community. We offer an array of services to move your career in the right direction! We maintain a wide range of clients from casual and upscale to Michelin-starred, James Beard awarded - and everywhere between!

Title: Pastry Chef (Multiple clients searching: Casual, Upscale and Michelin concepts)

Location: Washington DC (and surrounding area)

Salary: 75-90K / year BOE + competitive benefits

*If you are considering applying from out of state: Clients are seeking candidates with the ability to interview/conduct tastings in person, and work within 14-30 days*

Summary of Position:

This position will lead the pastry department operation including the production of all baked and pastry items, kitchen sanitation and staff performance. Assist Corporate Pastry Chef in menu development, recipe development and food preparation related to pastry and desserts. Responsible for the execution of the pastry departmental strategic plan.

Essential Functions:

Lead the daily operation of the pastry department including the production of pastry and dessert items, other items as needed, and kitchen sanitation.

Direct the activities and monitor performance of the pastry department culinary team.

Maintain departmental policies and procedures relative to an effective food service operation. Ensure that the kitchen staff performs according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines

Ensure that all baked items and pastries are prepared and presented according to set standards at all times. Monitor items for taste, visual appeal, and established portions

Create new and inventive baked goods and pastry items

Partner with others on the kitchen management team to develop special menus, items and presentations. Create cost cards, recipe cards and photos and catalogues

Assist the Executive Chef in the development and preparation of special request items

Maintain and demonstrate strong knowledge of food and beverage trends within the hospitality industry

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Must have the ability and techniques to create and teach pastry and dessert presentations

Have the ability to create contemporary, classic, and regional desserts.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Capital Restaurant Resources is an Equal Opportunity Vendor to Equal Opportunity Employers. CRR trusts that all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.