What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at The Occidental?
For more than a century, The Occidental has welcomed world leaders and Beltway locals alike for classic fare and an insider's perspective. As we prepare to reopen this iconic venue in early 2025, we’re excited to revive this Great American dining experience, blending old-world decadence with traditional craftsmanship and a touch of international intrigue. Proudly affiliated with STARR Restaurants and renowned James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, we look forward to offering an unforgettable culinary journey that honors our storied past while embracing a vibrant, modern twist.
If you are a passionate Pastry Chef with strong culinary skills and the desire to work with a large, diverse team providing exceptional dishes with care and consistency– we want to hear from you!
This position offers a comprehensive package including:
- A competitive base salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Referral bonus programs
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
- Dining discounts at over 25 affiliated STARR Restaurants
- and more!
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive pastry department/kitchen management experience in well-rated, industry leading kitchens
- Influential, team-oriented leadership style with passion for training and development of others
- Attention to details of food quality, preparation and presentation
- Flexible and adaptive to rapidly changing priorities and work demands
- A solid understanding of all aspects of a Pastry Department operation (ordering, scheduling, production, plating, etc.)
- Strong written and oral communication, and computer skills
The Occidental is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
