Head Pastry Chef

Private Listing Culver City, CA Hospitality - Pastry Posted 4 hours ago
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We’re looking for a talented, experienced Pastry Chef to take the lead on the pastry program at one of Los Angeles’ acclaimed fine dining restaurants.

This is a hands-on chef position for someone who loves making great food, developing a team, and being part of the action—not someone who wants to spend the day behind a desk. You’ll work closely with an award-winning Chef/Owner and have a real voice in the direction of the pastry program.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll oversee the entire pastry operation, from plated desserts and artisan breads to viennoiserie, entremets, and special events. Private dining and catering are an important part of the business, so experience with high-end events is a big plus.

You’ll also:

  • Lead, train, and develop a team of 3–5 pastry cooks

  • Create and execute seasonal desserts and pastry items

  • Work directly with the Chef/Owner on menu development and R&D

  • Manage ordering, inventory, recipes, and food and labor costs

  • Maintain consistently high standards for quality, presentation, and execution

  • Take advantage of exceptional seasonal ingredients and some of LA’s best purveyors

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of Pastry Chef experience in fine dining or a high-volume, quality-driven environment

  • Strong technical skills in laminated doughs, viennoiserie, entremets, and modern plated desserts

  • Experience with high-end events, private dining, and catering

  • A confident leader who enjoys developing people

  • Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory, and costing

  • Creative, organized, and detail-oriented

  • Someone who takes pride in their craft and genuinely enjoys being in the kitchen

What’s In It For You

  • Up to $90,000 base salary, depending on experience

  • Performance-based bonus

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Direct collaboration and mentorship with an award-winning Chef/Owner

  • Creative input and room to make the pastry program your own

  • Access to exceptional seasonal products and top-quality purveyors

  • Opportunity to grow with a respected restaurant group

If you’re a serious pastry professional who wants to create, lead, and be part of a great team, this is an opportunity worth checking out.

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