Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef/Baker

We are seeking a talented Pastry Chef/Baker to join our culinary team. If you have a passion for pastries, desserts, and baking, and a flair for creativity in both sweet and savory creations, we want you on our team.

• Create a wide range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods – including cookies, cakes, and bread – following in‑house, traditional, and modern recipes.
• Assist with the brunch program and work toward managing a breakfast, quiche, and coffee division over time.
• Design and plate desserts with precision, using advanced presentation techniques to ensure each item is visually stunning and consistent with our standards.
• Manage ingredient inventory and supplies, placing orders as needed and maintaining quality and freshness of baking ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, adhering to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management, coordinating production schedules and service to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Adapt to seasonal menu changes and special requests, ensuring flexibility in production while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen or bakery.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, including pastry doughs, custards, mousses, confections, chocolate work, and decorative presentation.
• Creativity and recipe development skills, with the ability to innovate desserts that are visually appealing and delicious.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple tasks while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, including inventory management, ingredient ordering, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with chefs, kitchen staff, and management.
• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Experience in production of large‑quantity food and excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
• Food Handlers Permit, or ability to obtain one within 6 weeks.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the restaurant’s hours of operation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

• 3+ years of professional experience in a bakery or high‑end restaurant pastry program.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience.

• Competitive pay.
• Full‑time employees accrue PTO based on hours worked, up to 40 hours annually.
• Uniforms provided.

* The Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.