Pastry Chef

Anthony Scotto Restaurants is a well-established and renowned hospitality group known for its commitment to excellence in the fine dining sector. With multiple upscale dining establishments, the company prides itself on delivering exceptional culinary experiences by using the finest quality ingredients available, regardless of cost. Their offerings are consistently fresh and exciting, reflecting the flavors of each season. Anthony Scotto Restaurants has earned a reputation for innovative steakhouse cuisine that goes beyond the traditional, incorporating world-class sushi and sashimi, exotic beef cuts, flavorful composed dishes, and premium seafood flown in from around the globe. The dining experience is complemented by award-winning wine lists featuring over 450 vintages by the bottle and 40 wines by the glass, all paired perfectly with the creative homemade desserts crafted by the in-house pastry chefs.

This opportunity is for the role of Pastry Chef within one of Anthony Scotto Restaurants' fine dining venues. The company emphasizes cultivating employees to achieve the highest standards in fine dining, ensuring that their culinary teams are leaders and innovators in the food industry. The Pastry Chef position is a highly responsible and creative role requiring a minimum of three years of culinary experience in high-volume, fine dining restaurants. The Pastry Chef works closely with Executive Chefs to design and develop dessert menus that not only complement the overall menu and restaurant concept but also elevate the visual and culinary appeal of desserts served.

In this role, the Pastry Chef is tasked with preparing a diverse range of baked goods including cakes, cookies, pies, and bread, utilizing both traditional and modern recipes. Innovation is key as the Chef creates new and exciting desserts to keep menus fresh and appealing to customers. Attention to detail in decorating pastries is essential to ensure desserts are visually stunning and exciting. Managing inventory for baking ingredients such as flour and sugar is also part of the responsibilities, ensuring orders are made within budgetary constraints. The Pastry Chef supervises and motivates pastry assistants and bakers, oversees staffing needs, recruits and trains personnel, and maintains a lean, organized cooking station that meets health and safety standards. Leadership in schedule creation, performance evaluation, and adherence to sanitation and safety regulations is also central to this position.

The compensation package offered is unparalleled within the industry, featuring industry-leading salaries, revenue-based quarterly bonuses that reflect the company’s success, comprehensive medical insurance with company contribution through United Health Care Oxford, dental and vision benefits, a 401K plan, and paid time off. This role also offers significant influence within the company, with regular exposure to ownership and substantial input into operational practices, company culture, and service standards. Anthony Scotto Restaurants values the voices of its team members and encourages leadership and innovation to propel the company forward. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing enterprise devoted to culinary excellence and outstanding customer satisfaction, while enjoying robust benefits and a dynamic, supportive work environment.