Pastry CDP

About the role

Manage the daily operations of the pastry station, delegating prep tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs while ensuring all mise en place is completed accurately before peak service times. Oversee and execute the preparation of breads, pastries, and intricate desserts, ensuring every item leaving the station meets exact standardized recipes, portion controls, and visual presentation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the pastry station, delegating prep tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs while ensuring all mise en place is completed accurately before peak service times

• Oversee and execute the preparation of breads, pastries, and intricate desserts with exact standardized recipes, portion controls, and visual presentation standards

• Conduct regular tasting and quality checks to guarantee consistency across all pastry items

• Adapt quickly to volume surges without compromising the aesthetic or flavor profiles of the desserts

• Monitor pastry ingredient stock levels, conduct daily inventory counts, and place precise orders

• Actively manage yield and strictly apply FIFO methods to minimize food waste and optimize profit margins

• Work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to develop new dessert offerings, seasonal specials, or baked items

• Train junior kitchen staff on advanced pastry techniques, plating precision, and station organization

• Enforce rigorous health, safety, and food hygiene standards and maintain comprehensive daily cleaning logs

• Ensure all pastry equipment is properly sanitized and maintained

About you

• A formal culinary or pastry arts degree is highly preferred

• 3–4 years of progressive pastry experience

• At least 1–2 years running a section as a Demi CDP or CDP in a high-volume, premium dining establishment

• Advanced proficiency in modern pastry techniques, baking science, chocolate tempering, and precision plating

• Ability to execute intricate dessert orders rapidly and flawlessly under pressure

• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and direct junior staff effectively

• Exceptional focus on precision, measurement, and aesthetics

• Adaptability to work varied shifts, including early morning bake-offs, late nights, weekends, and holidays