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Pastry Chef

Gage Hospitality Group
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality.

Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service.

Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service.

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a fun and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team at The Gage. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What Makes Us Great :

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
  • 401(k) Program
  • Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Pastry Chef Responsibilities :

  • Operate and manage the pastry section of the kitchen while working alongside other chefs
  • Demonstrate creative baking techniques such as prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking whipping, icing, layering, juicing and decorating.
  • Assist in the production of high-quality breads, cakes, cookies and other pastries
  • Plate and garnish desserts in an appealing and creative way
  • Be able to produce all components for plated desserts, including ice creams and sorbets
  • Comfortable working with ovens, placing dough in pans and or molds / sheets and baking products
  • Be able to check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards are met
  • Prepare a variety of baked goods for two restaurants (Gage and Acanto)
  • Review menu specifications and ensure all pastry team members are following guidelines.
  • Oversee the pastry line and inventory; lead the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and desserts for the restaurant.
  • Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentations
  • Develop new seasonal recipes and menus to keep up with the latest trends
  • Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment when needed
  • Ensure the pastry section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
  • Work alongside Director of Culinary to identify staffing needs and help recruit and train new hires
  • Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with all employees, manages and guests

What Makes You Great :

  • You are a customer-service oriented individual with a passion for hospitality
  • You have open availability
  • You maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift
  • You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment
  • You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed

Required Education, Experience and Documentation :

At least 2 year of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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