Pastry Chef

Riot Hospitality Group is seeking a passionate and dedicated Pastry Chef to join our esteemed restaurant group! At our new supper club, we're redefining the art of pastry, blending tradition with cutting-edge culinary techniques to create unforgettable, boundary-pushing desserts. We're a vibrant, forward-thinking team that thrives on creativity, and we’re on the lookout for an innovative individual who can elevate our sweet creations to new heights!

The Pastry Chef will collaborate with the Riot Culinary team, crafting not just desserts but edible works of art. You’ll experiment with unique ingredients, avant-garde techniques, and global flavors to design mouthwatering desserts that captivate both the eyes and taste buds. Your role will allow you to explore the limits of pastry, from classic French patisserie to bold new concepts, while working alongside a dynamic team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a profound love for dessert and hands-on restaurant menu ideation experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Creation: Lead the creative development and execution of our dessert menu, incorporating seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovate and experiment with new pastry trends, techniques, and flavor profiles.
• Collaboration: Partner with our Culinary Director and culinary team to ensure cohesion between the dessert and main courses.
• Team Mentorship: Guide, inspire, and train the kitchen team on dessert techniques and preparation, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of quality, presentation, and consistency in every dessert dish.
• Cost Management: Manage inventory, costing, and collaborate on new product launches.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end or innovative culinary setting.
• Creativity: A visionary approach to flavors, textures, and presentation, with strong knowledge of modern pastry techniques (think molecular gastronomy, deconstruction, etc.).
• Work Ethic: Passion for staying on top of pastry trends and bringing bold, fresh ideas to the table. Must be highly motivated, reliable, and dedicated to long hours, including weekends and holidays, with the ability to work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on cleanliness, precision in baking, and consistency.
• Leadership: Excellent mentoring and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire the kitchen team.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for working closely with staff and management; must be fluent in English language – bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus opportunities based on your creative contributions!
• Creative Freedom: Unleash your imagination in a kitchen that values and encourages innovation.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top chefs and culinary professionals who share your passion for excellence.
• Professional Growth: We believe in continuous learning, offering opportunities for advancement, training, and attending culinary events.

Benefits

• An amazing compensation and total rewards package, including a fun work environment in a sweet location with an amazing and collaborative team!
• Access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program, and pet insurance
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Employee discounts at our many venues
• Exclusive access to events, shows, and other happenings

About Riot Hospitality Group

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Riot Hospitality Group is a premier, national hospitality management company dedicated to evolving the typical restaurant landscape into one that provides unique and meaningful experiences for each and every guest.

Here at RHG, we are passionately focused on transforming restaurant and nightlife hospitality. We have transformed the industry's landscape through pushing the envelope of the typical hospitality experience, while maintaining exceptional customer service. The brands under management include Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, El Hefe, Farm & Craft, Hand Cut, Riot House, CAKE, Cottontail Lounge / Living Room / WET Deck, Maya Dayclub / Clubhouse, The District, and SEVEN.

Our mission is simple: To make every single hospitality experience better than the last. We pride ourselves on doing this through leading by example, and our passion for excellence is derived from a lifetime dedication to learning and a commitment to true hospitality.