Holbrook House is a vibrant bar and lounge in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, created as a “club without a membership.” We feature a Chef-driven food program that blends seasonal California ingredients with globally inspired flavors, paired with a thoughtful beverage list showcasing craft cocktails, local wines, and select spirits. Our team is dedicated to delivering warm, memorable hospitality while fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Prepare, bake, and finish pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, and plated desserts according to recipes and standards.
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Assist in the development of new desserts and seasonal pastry items.
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Ensure all products meet established quality, taste, and presentation standards.
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Maintain proper mise en place, including scaling, mixing, portioning, and storing ingredients.
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Operate and maintain pastry equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and sheeters.
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Monitor baking times and temperatures to prevent under- or over-baking.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station in compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
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Rotate stock, label ingredients properly, and minimize waste.
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Collaborate with Chef Team and service staff to coordinate timely plating and delivery of desserts.
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Assist with inventory management and ordering of pastry supplies.
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Train, mentor, or supervise junior pastry assistants or apprentices when required.
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a comparable position in a high-end restaurant, hotel or private caterer
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Knowledge of food preparation, technique and presentation
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Excellent English verbal and reading skills
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A current California Food Handlers Certificate
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Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
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Attention to detail and highly organized
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High level of professionalism and a “can do” attitude
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be a proven self-starter capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision
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Have regular access to e-mail and the internet
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Available to work a flexible schedule that will include days, evenings and weekends as dictated by the restaurant+events schedules and seasonal changes
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Have the stamina to work up to 10+ hours - standing and walking between service areas for the duration of the shift
Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 55 lbs, reach overhead and perform repetitive motion
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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Compensation based on experience
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Paid sick leave
