Pastry Chef | Asian Cuisine

Job Description

Pastry Chef – Fine Dining Asian Cuisine (Michelin Star Recognition)

Location : San Francisco

Base Salary Range : $100,000 – $125,000 per year DOE

DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef oversees all pastry operations within a Michelin-recognized, Asian fine dining restaurant. This role requires both artistic creativity and technical mastery — balancing traditional Asian flavor profiles with modern pastry and plated dessert techniques.

The Pastry Chef is responsible for leading the pastry team, conceptualizing and executing desserts and bread programs, maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency, and mentoring staff in the craft of fine pastry production and presentation.

Development, Preparation & Execution of Pastry Program

• Develop, test, and implement seasonal dessert menus, petit fours, and bread offerings that reflect the restaurant’s culinary vision and Asian-inspired flavor philosophy.
• Ensure all pastry products are consistently prepared and presented in accordance with the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, and service standards.
• Collaborate closely with the savory kitchen to maintain harmony between dessert courses and tasting menu progression.
• Partner with the Beverage Director to create complementary pairings that enhance the guest experience.
• Place and manage orders with purveyors, ensuring sourcing of premium, seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on quality and sustainability.
• Maintain strict quality control, overseeing production from mise en place through plating during service.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness protocols at all times.
• Participate in menu tastings, R&D sessions, and creative development to continuously refine the pastry identity of the restaurant.

Training, Development & Team Leadership

Operational & Financial Management

Requirements

Compensation + Benefits

Base Salary : $100,000 – $125,000 (DOE)

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including :

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.