Position Title: Pastry Chef
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,
Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and dessert production for the Museum of Fine Arts. This role supports a high profile cultural destination with multiple service styles, including cafés, full service dining, and a robust catering and events program ranging from intimate receptions to large scale galas.
This is a hands on leadership role responsible for driving pastry execution across daily service and special events, balancing creativity, consistency, and operational excellence in a fast paced, multi outlet environment.
Responsibilities
Lead all pastry and dessert production for cafés, restaurants, catering, and special events
Develop seasonal and event driven dessert menus aligned with the MFA brand and Restaurant Associates standards
Execute high volume production while maintaining consistency, quality, and refined presentation
Partner with culinary and events teams on plated desserts, passed sweets, buffets, and custom event menus
Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste controls for the pastry program
Ensure all pastry operations meet food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen standards
Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members, fostering accountability and growth
Support evening, weekend, and special event execution as required by the events calendar
Qualifications
Proven pastry leadership experience in restaurants, catering, and events driven environments
Strong foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques
Experience supporting high volume events and multi outlet operations
Ability to manage production schedules, inventory, and food cost controls
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols
Culinary degree or formal pastry training preferred
Flexibility to work varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and events
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1493717
Restaurant Associates
Michael Abbey
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