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Pastry Chef

Larkins Restaurants -
Greenville, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Mid-level
3 years
Organizational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF

Position Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Larkin’s Restaurants – Greenville, SC
Reports To: Director of Operations

ROLE MISSION

The Pastry Chef is responsible for leading all pastry and dessert production with a focus on consistency, creativity, organization, and execution. This role exists to ensure all desserts, baked goods, specialty pastries, banquet desserts, and seasonal features are produced to brand standards while maintaining efficient systems, proper inventory levels, and a clean, organized production environment.

The Pastry Chef must balance artistry with discipline—creating products that are visually compelling, operationally executable, and consistently profitable.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Signature desserts are consistently available, fresh, and executed to standard
Banquet and restaurant dessert production is organized, timely, and accurate
Seasonal dessert features align with brand standards and profitability goals
Production schedules are proactive, not reactive
Inventory, ordering, and prep systems are controlled and accurate
Waste is minimized through proper planning and execution
Workspaces are clean, organized, and inspection-ready
Collaboration with culinary, service, and catering teams is professional and solutions-focused

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily pastry, dessert, and baked goods production
Develop, test, and execute seasonal dessert features and specialty items
Produce desserts for restaurant service, catering, banquets, and special events
Build and maintain production schedules to ensure consistent product availability
Manage ordering, inventory, pars, and ingredient rotation
Standardize recipes, yields, costing, and production methods
Ensure products meet presentation, flavor, and consistency standards
Train and develop pastry team members as needed
Maintain strict sanitation, food safety, and organization standards
Collaborate with executive leadership on menu development, events, and specialty programming
Support special events, wine dinners, holiday programming, and promotional initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3–5 years of pastry leadership experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel, bakery, catering, or similar culinary environment
Strong foundation in plated desserts, baked goods, pastry techniques, and production systems
Experience with recipe development, costing, and batch production
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and production priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to lead with professionalism, consistency, and urgency
Experience with banquet or high-volume production strongly preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills

CERTIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Certification is required for this role and must be obtained within 30 days of employment if not already current.

SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Full availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required
Ability to stand and work for extended periods
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

HIRING & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of required hiring assessments prior to application review
Background screening may be required for this role, consistent with applicable law
Certification uploads required in Proliant
Employment is at-will
Employment eligibility verification required (I-9 documentation)

BENEFITS

Eligible employees may have access to company benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements, including:

Competitive pay based on experience
401(k) retirement plan
Health insurance options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick time
Employee dining privileges
Ongoing culinary development and training
Advancement opportunities within Larkin’s Restaurants

LEGAL & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Larkin’s Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law.

FINAL NOTE

This role is for a pastry professional who takes pride in craftsmanship, organization, and execution. We are looking for a leader who can create exceptional products, build efficient systems, and consistently deliver quality at a high level across restaurant and event operations.

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