Pastry Chef

Position Title: Pastry Chef 

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

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Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and dessert production for the Museum of Fine Arts. This role supports a high profile cultural destination with multiple service styles, including cafés, full service dining, and a robust catering and events program ranging from intimate receptions to large scale galas.

This is a hands on leadership role responsible for driving pastry execution across daily service and special events, balancing creativity, consistency, and operational excellence in a fast paced, multi outlet environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry and dessert production for cafés, restaurants, catering, and special events

• Develop seasonal and event driven dessert menus aligned with the MFA brand and Restaurant Associates standards

• Execute high volume production while maintaining consistency, quality, and refined presentation

• Partner with culinary and events teams on plated desserts, passed sweets, buffets, and custom event menus

• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste controls for the pastry program

• Ensure all pastry operations meet food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen standards

• Train, supervise, and mentor pastry team members, fostering accountability and growth

• Support evening, weekend, and special event execution as required by the events calendar

Qualifications

• Proven pastry leadership experience in restaurants, catering, and events driven environments

• Strong foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques

• Experience supporting high volume events and multi outlet operations

• Ability to manage production schedules, inventory, and food cost controls

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols

• Culinary degree or formal pastry training preferred

• Flexibility to work varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and events

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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