Pastry Chef

DescriptionBuck & Rider is looking for a Pastry Chef to join our elite team and support our upcoming growth!Buck & Rider is a Seafood Eatery and Oyster Bar. Our seafood-centric restaurant focuses on a fun vibe, youthful attitude, and clean recipe lineup of food and drinks. Everything is fresh, from the raw bar to the vegetables, and locally driven. Our van drivers pick up the fresh fish directly from Sky Harbor Airport and distribute it amongst our locations in Arcadia, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and beyond! You will work in one of Phoenix’s most acclaimed restaurants!As a Pastry Chef at Buck & Rider, you will lead the creation and execution of exceptional desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods in a fast-paced, refined kitchen environment. We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented leader who thrives under pressure, values consistency, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding guest experience.BenefitsBenefit plan options for full-time team membersExtremely competitive payFlexible schedulesHuge opportunities for advancement within an innovative and growing brandEmployee referral programPaid TrainingClosed on Thanksgiving and ChristmasStrong company culture of respect and teamworkDay In The LifeDesign and execute dessert, pastry, and bread offerings that align with Buck & Rider’s culinary standards and guest experience.Lead daily production of breads, doughs, desserts, pastries, and specialty baked goods for high-volume service.Maintain consistency and precision in recipes, presentation, quality, and portion standards.Train, mentor, and support pastry team members to ensure excellence across all shifts.Collaborate with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership on seasonal menu updates, features, and special events.Manage pastry inventory, ordering, prep levels, and food cost controls.Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation throughout pastry and prep areas.Adapt quickly to the pace and demands of a high-volume, polished kitchen environment.Work collaboratively with kitchen leadership and service teams to ensure smooth operations and exceptional execution.Requirements1+ years of pastry experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant; leadership experience preferredStrong technical knowledge of pastry, bread, dessert, and dough productionExcellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skillsAbility to train, motivate, and lead a pastry team in a fast-paced environmentCreative mindset with strong attention to detail and presentationTeam-oriented attitude with excellent communication skillsAbility to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. when neededMust possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handlers CardFlexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays