Experienced Pastry Chef

Constellation is a leading business dining and catering brand under Elior North America, committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences across various retail spaces and office buildings throughout the United States. With a strong focus on fostering connections through food and hospitality, Constellation prides itself on building every meal around the principles of quality, creativity, and service excellence. The company operates as part of the larger Elior North America family, an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and employee development. By encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, Elior North America ensures a workplace that fosters growth and advancement for employees at every level.

Located in Miami, Florida, Constellation is seeking a passionate and experienced Pastry Chef to join their Florida Commissary kitchen staff within the Constellation Catering division. The role is a full-time, onsite position that offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where craftsmanship and efficiency are paramount. As a Pastry Chef, you will play a vital role in preparing a wide range of delicious desserts and specialty pastries, combining creativity with culinary expertise to deliver exceptional food presentation and taste.

The ideal candidate will be driven and enthusiastic about fine pastry creation, with at least three years of experience in high-volume, scratch-cooking kitchens. With a focus on leadership, this position involves managing a team of pastry cooks, overseeing menu development, and ensuring all pastries meet quality standards while adhering to safe food handling policies and proper storage protocols. You will be instrumental in planning and purchasing ingredients, maintaining kitchen operations, and supporting the overall success of the catering division. This role also requires flexibility, including the ability to travel to on-site special events within South Miami and Southeast Florida, enhancing your experience and presence within a dynamic catering environment.

Constellation offers a competitive salary of $75,000 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance offerings through UNUM, commuter benefits for parking and transit, an employee assistance program (EAP), 401k retirement savings plan, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. The company values its employees and supports their professional development with numerous growth and advancement opportunities within Elior North America's corporate structure and brand segments.

Joining Constellation means becoming part of a culture that values quality, creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Whether you're elevating the dining experience through innovative desserts or mentoring your pastry team, this role provides a platform for culinary excellence and career advancement. By working closely with passionate kitchen staff and contributing to large-scale catering events, you will gain invaluable skills and experience. Elior North America's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that your contributions are respected and your career path is supported in a welcoming, inclusive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for pastry chefs dedicated to their craft and looking to grow within a nationally recognized brand committed to food, hospitality, and employee success.