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Executive Pastry Chef – Vandelay Hospitality Group
About Vandelay
Hospitality Group
For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group
has built a legacy of iconic dining experiences, growing our portfolio across
brands and markets nationwide. Guided by a shared vision, our team creates
timeless spaces that embody the best of American hospitality – where quality,
authenticity and a sense of place unite to leave a lasting impression.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and highly
experienced Executive Pastry Chef to oversee and elevate the dessert programs
across our portfolio of restaurants. This position requires a visionary leader
with advanced pastry skills and a proven track record in the culinary world.
The Executive Pastry Chef will be responsible for developing and standardizing
menus, training pastry teams and ensuring the highest quality of desserts and
pastries across all locations. A mandatory stage will be part of the hiring
process to assess expertise and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
Menu Development and Execution
- Design and implement innovative dessert
menus for all restaurant locations, ensuring they align with each
concept’s vision and target audience
fresh, high-quality ingredients and align with industry trends
guides to maintain consistency across locations
ensure menu consistency and harmony
Quality Control and Presentation
standards of quality, presentation and consistency for all desserts and
pastries served
ensure compliance with company standards
teams to address challenges and ensure seamless pastry production
Team Leadership and Training
each location to ensure a consistent level of expertise and execution
hands-on coaching and evaluate team performance
to advance technical skills and knowledge among pastry staff
Inventory and Cost Management
including food costs, labor and waste management
negotiate vendor contracts and streamline supply chains
and ensure cost-effective use of resources
Creativity and Innovation
fresh ideas and unique concepts to the dessert program
pieces for special events, private dining and promotional purposes
Qualifications
Chef or similar role in a fine dining or upscale restaurant
pastry techniques, including baking, chocolate work, sugar artistry and
plated desserts
commitment to culinary excellence
time-management skills
fast-paced environment
time-management skills
training preferred
locations and adapt to a dynamic schedule
Perks
available
growth
Group concepts
restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so
our team can celebrate with their friends and family
Vandelay Hospitality Group provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
