Job description
Job title: Pastry Chef
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Area (Relocation Required)
Who we are:
Big-Dill Hospitality is a family-owned restaurant group that owns and operates Muchacho Tex-Mex, Whistle Britches, Even Coast, Casa Brasa, Kamila and Maroma. Helmed by Chef Omar Flores, a two-time James Beard Semi-Finalist, Best Chef SW and Dallas Rising Star Chef, this is Chef Flores’ newest passion project several years in the making. This scratch kitchen concept prides itself on its innovative menu and modern approach to the bar scene, happy hour, and brunch.
At Big-Dill Hospitality, we're passionate about creating a great place to work and dine. Together we want to create an amazing dining experience and deliver unforgettable hospitality. We believe in the craft of the unique meal, in making the best food and service possible for each and every guest.
Position Overview:
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Area (Relocation Required)
Casa Brasa is looking for a Pastry Chef to lead and execute a high-volume pastry program within an upscale dining environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on pastry professional who understands that exceptional desserts require creativity, precision, consistency, and disciplined execution.
The Pastry Chef will oversee daily pastry production, develop and execute desserts and pastry offerings, maintain quality and presentation standards, and lead a pastry team capable of delivering consistent results during high-volume service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily pastry production for a high-volume, upscale restaurant.
- Develop and execute elevated desserts, pastries, breads, and other pastry offerings.
- Create desserts that complement Casa Brasa’s Latin American flavors, live-fire cooking, and seasonal ingredients.
- Maintain exceptional standards for flavor, texture, presentation, consistency, and quality.
- Manage prep lists, production schedules, pars, ordering, and inventory.
- Train, coach, and develop pastry cooks and support staff.
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and organization standards.
- Control food costs, minimize waste, and maintain accurate recipe and production standards.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to develop seasonal menus and specials.
- Ensure the pastry department is prepared to execute consistently during high-volume service.
- Build systems and processes that support efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong knowledge of Latin American desserts, ingredients, and traditional techniques
- 3+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in upscale, fine dining, or high-volume restaurant environments.
- Proven experience leading a pastry program in a high-volume operation.
- Experience with plated desserts, pastries, breads, creams, custards, chocolates, and other pastry fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of food cost, recipe development, production planning, and inventory management.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a pastry team.
- Exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately in a demanding, high-volume environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A creative approach to developing desserts while maintaining consistency and profitability.
- Culinary or pastry education is preferred but not required.
- Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not required
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a standing position for 8-10 hours per day
- Ability to lift 60lbs (50lbs overhead)
- Stand for a long period of time.
- Be able to kneel, crouch, stoop, twist, reach, push, pull and grasp throughout the day.
- Hearing and communicating in person or over telephone.
Big dill is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Upscale/Fine Dining: 3 years (Required)
- Pastry Chef: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78205: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
