Pastry Chef

Company: Sirene
Location: Oakland
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Pastry Chef Job Summary
Design and execute breakfast pastry offerings, bread work, and dinner dessert program at Sirene, an upcoming wine and seafood-focused restaurant in Oakland, CA. The role offers creative freedom to experiment with local ingredients and develop a polished pastry menu for the Oakland dining scene.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design a pastry menu that aligns with Sirene's focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients and local flavors.
* Collaborate with the executive chef to ensure cohesion between dessert and savory courses.
* Oversee and execute daily pastry production, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
* Manage pastry inventory and control costs, ensuring ingredients are fresh and used efficiently.
* Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in pastry techniques and ensure high standards of operation.

Qualifications:
* At least 3 years of experience as a pastry chef in fine dining or a similar upscale setting.
* Proficient in a wide range of pastry techniques with strong creative and artistic abilities.
* Detail-oriented, organized, with a passion for experimentation and flavor balance.

Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Health benefits in line with CA labor laws
* Creative freedom in a supportive, dynamic kitchen environment

Keywords: Sirene, Turlock , Pastry Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Oakland, California