Pastry Chef

Flagship is a dynamic and passionate company committed to bringing enthusiasm and a strong customer focus to the culinary industry. Known for its dedication to excellence and innovation within the food service sector, Flagship fosters a work environment where employees truly believe in the purpose behind their work. This company is well-regarded for its commitment to quality, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for its customers. As a leader in the hospitality or food service industry, Flagship prides itself on hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their craft and eager to contribute to a positive and high-energy workplace culture.

The opportunity at Flagship is for a Pastry Chef position that offers an annual salary range of $95,000 to $100,000. This role involves leading pastry and dessert production from scratch in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery or kitchen environment. Reporting directly to the Executive Pastry Chef, the Pastry Chef will supervise a small team responsible for producing a wide variety of baked goods including cookies, scones, tarts, pies, brownies, cakes, flans, custards, doughs, and chocolates. The position emphasizes creativity and precision, requiring the candidate to write and research international pastry recipes and menus.

The Pastry Chef is essential to Flagship's commitment to delivering high-quality products daily, managing their station based on kitchen guidelines, and ensuring all food items are prepared in a sanitary and timely manner. The ideal candidate should possess excellent baking skills and a deep understanding of the science and art of baking, along with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail. Knowledge of international desserts, flavors, and profiles of sweet and savory dishes is necessary to help maintain Flagship's standard of culinary excellence.

Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with no weekend shifts, which supports a healthy work-life balance. The role offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 13 paid holidays, 401K with a company match, paid vacation and sick days, as well as snacks and meals provided during shifts. This role requires physical stamina to handle lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, and frequent movement around the kitchen and café environment, with adherence to food safety and sanitation standards essential.

Flagship values diversity and equal employment opportunity. This role is authorized for work in the U.S. and comes with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The company culture is fast-paced, energetic, and full of enthusiastic team members who enjoy working in an environment that encourages professional growth and excellence in culinary arts. Joining Flagship as a Pastry Chef means contributing to a team that not only bakes exceptional pastries but also thrives in collaboration and a shared passion for delighting customers every day.