Pastry Chef

• Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers

• Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways

• Leadership skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen, including hiring the right staff and motivating workers in a high-stress environment

• Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food

• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions

• Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays