Pastry Chef

Description

Buck & Rider is seeking a Pastry Chef to join their dynamic team and contribute to their growth. Located in Phoenix, Buck & Rider specializes in seafood cuisine, offering a fresh, locally-driven menu. The restaurant's van drivers collect fresh fish directly from Sky Harbor Airport and distribute it to various locations.

About the role

You will play a crucial role in creating and executing exceptional desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods in a fast-paced, refined kitchen environment. Your responsibilities include leading daily production, maintaining consistency and precision, training and supporting your team, and collaborating with culinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute dessert, pastry, and bread offerings that align with Buck & Rider’s culinary standards and guest experience.
• Lead daily production of breads, doughs, desserts, pastries, and specialty baked goods for high-volume service.
• Maintain consistency and precision in recipes, presentation, quality, and portion standards.
• Train, mentor, and support pastry team members to ensure excellence across all shifts.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership on seasonal menu updates, features, and special events.
• Manage pastry inventory, ordering, prep levels, and food cost controls.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation throughout pastry and prep areas.
• Adapt quickly to the pace and demands of a high-volume, polished kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen leadership and service teams to ensure smooth operations and exceptional execution.

Requirements

• 1+ years of pastry experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bread, dessert, and dough production.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and lead a pastry team in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. when needed.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handlers Card.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.