Pastry Chef de Partie

Chef Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery is seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our culinary brigade as Pastry Chef de Partie. If you have a desire for creativity come be a part of our dynamic team and help us create memorable culinary experiences every day. A take on the French boulangerie, Bouchon Bakery highlights artisanal breads, pastries and sandwiches with both French and American influences prepared fresh daily. Originally conceived to provide fresh bread to the restaurants, Bouchon Bakery has grown into a central community gathering place for locals and visitors alike .

Responsibilities:

Assist in the daily production and presentation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. Collaborate with the Pastry Chef and Head Baker to meet requests and ensure smooth operations, adapting to demands with precision and flexibility. Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization in all pastry creations, ensuring consistent quality. Foster a positive and productive environment by supporting and working collaboratively with the pastry team. Execute various tasks, from preparing intricate desserts for service to crafting special event creations on short notice.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of pastry experience with strong technical skills. A valid State Health Certificate is preferred. Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable cleanliness standards. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with flexibility to adapt to shifting demands. A deep enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality, with a particular focus on pastry. Desire to work with top-tier equipment, ingredients, and talented professionals. Chef Keller's collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support our profession.

We are proud to offer:

401K plan with matching contributions up to 4% of earnings and no waiting periods. Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance and long-term disability insurance. Opportunities for growth and advancement Daily family meal Scholarship programs Peer mentorship program Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller's casual properties Gym membership discount Who we are: With more than 10 properties and 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses. TKRG proudly represents The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, and R O Restaurant & Lounge. The properties and people Chef Keller inspires are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service and employment experiences. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality profession. As we have expanded over time, the expectations that set apart our restaurants have not changed: ensuring that every guest feels special, and every guest experience is exceptional. A guest can walk into The French Laundry or one of the Bouchon Bakeries and have the most enjoyable, unique and memorable experience. A chef will find the same blue aprons and green tape in each of our kitchens—symbols of a common striving for excellence. Outside the kitchens, every action we take must reflect the generosity, nurturing and finesse within. As members of the TKRG family, we have the responsibility to ensure this consistency. Beyond it all is a mission, perhaps summed up best by Chef Keller himself. "To make people happy, one guest at a time," he says. "That is what cooking is all about." Looking for other opportunities with our group?

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ThomasKeller.com/careers We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. •Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.