Pastry Chef at Rooster & Owl

Rooster & Owl and Ellie Bird are currently looking for an experienced Corporate Pastry Chef. We are a small family run business that focuses on cooking great food and cultivating a great culture. The position will be critical in the pastry program in both restaurants and has the opportunity to lead and mentor junior cooks in pastry prep and production; other perks include insurance, accrued PTO, and bonus program.

Rooster & Owl has garnered plenty of recognition both locally and nationally the past two years. A Michelin Star in 2021 and 2022, #2 on Washington Post Dining Guide, Essential 38 from Eater DC, Semi-Finalist from James Beard for Best New Restaurant, and multiple RAMMY nominations just to name a few. We attribute our success to the team that we have built thus far and we are looking to add another member to the family. For more information about the restaurant, visit www.roosterowl.com.

What we are looking for:

- an experienced pastry chef with an unique vision that will compliment our cuisine

- at least two years of experience at a reputable restaurant

- strong sense of urgency

- desire to learn and improve on the craft

- good communicate skills

- ability to work well in a small team dynamic

What we have to offer:

- opportunity to develop a pastry program for both award winning restaurants

- leadership role within a new restaurant and an established Michelin-starred restaurant

- creative freedom & professional growth opportunities

- competitive wage and reasonable work hours (50 to 55 average)

- PTO, health insurance, and bonus available after a probationary period

- supportive work environment

- creative input on the whole menu (we involve the whole team when we work on new dishes)