Pastry Chef

Position: Pastry Sous Chef

Location: Washington, VA

Salary: $85k–$95k

Benefits: M/D/V, PTO, relocation assistance

A world-renowned luxury Relais & Châteaux property is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join its award-winning team!

Qualifications

5+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a fine dining or Michelin-starred kitchen

Strong foundation in pastry techniques, bread production, and viennoiserie

Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor a pastry team

Manager Serve Safe certification and strong understanding of food safety standards

Responsibilities

Lead execution of evening pastry service, including plated desserts and bread production

Train and oversee pastry staff to ensure consistency and precision

Collaborate on seasonal menus, recipe development, and special events

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and kitchen efficiency