Executive Pastry Chef - Compass Group, North America

Restaurant Associates




Position Title: Executive Pastry Chef


Pay 14


Reports To:


Salary: $85,000 - $105,000


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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A !




Job Summary



This role is at the prestigious Harvard Business School campus and Executive Education program and includes all catering and dining outlets. We are looking for a Pastry Chef with union experience and strong people skills to lead an hourly, union team of 12 associates/staff. This position requires high volume and heavy catering experience, as well as the flexibility to work nights and some weekends.



As an Executive Pastry Chef, you will oversee the preparation, production, and procurement for the pastry department. You will be entrusted with the handling, preparation, and storage of perishable goods, adhering strictly to HACCP guidelines to ensure safe, efficient, and sanitary food production, preparation, and presentation. Your role includes menu development, inventory management, ordering, sanitation, and supervising hourly associates, including hiring, counseling, coaching, and development.



Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee the preparation, production, and ordering for the pastry department.

* Manage the handling, preparation, and storage of perishable products.

* Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines for efficient, safe, and sanitary food production.

* Develop menus and manage inventory.

* Supervise and develop hourly associates, including hiring, counseling, and coaching.




Preferred Qualifications:

* Culinary degree preferred.

* Minimum of three years of experience in upscale, high-volume restaurant or catering operations.

* Demonstrated creative and quality-driven pastry skills.

* Strong knowledge of food and the ability to recognize high-quality products.

* In-depth understanding of current food and catering trends, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development, and presentation.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and overall computer skills.

* Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles.

* ServSafe or Department of Health certification is a plus.





Apply to Restaurant Associates today!


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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.





Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Paid Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.


Req ID: 1321145


Restaurant Associates


Leah Curry


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