Title: Executive Pastry Chef
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per annum
Benefits: Medical care contribution, 3-week holiday allowance
Smyth & Co are seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef to join our client’s luxury restaurant in Miami. The successful candidate will bring a creative flair with a blend of Mediterranean, French and Asian influences to the pastry program.
With a focus on excellence and innovation, our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Michelin-starred restaurants, demonstrating expertise in managing high-volume pastry operations while maintaining longevity and consistency.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on dessert and pastry menu planning and creation across multiple outlets
- Innovate and create seasonal specials to enhance the guest experience
- Conduct costing and evaluation for all pastry items in coordination with the cost control team
- Manage recipe development and accuracy, ensuring consistency with operational standards
- Train operational staff on new desserts and pastry launches
- Regularly audit food quality and recipe adherence
- Develop standard recipes and techniques to uphold quality and minimize costs
- Evaluate pastry products to maintain high quality standards and cost efficiency
- Liaise with Food and Beverage and Operations management to exceed guest expectations
- Stay updated on the latest pastry and culinary trends and implement accordingly
- Collaborate with various teams on menu descriptions, sourcing, and ingredient updates
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Experience in Mediterranean, French and Asian-inspired pastry
- Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants & high-volume pastry kitchens
- Culinary degree (2- or 4-year) required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in pastry kitchen managerial roles, preferably as Head or Executive Pastry Chef in high-volume settings
- Excellent verbal communication and leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel and Windows
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
