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A vision for creating remarkable events

FOOD FIRST. INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS. GREAT SERVICE.

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Position Title: Executive Pastry Chef

Reports To: VP of Operations

Salary: $86,500 to $110,000

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A vision for creating remarkable events

FOOD FIRST. INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS. GREAT SERVICE.

Our Approach

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers is a full-service catering firm located in Washington DC, renowned for flawless execution of elegant events. Our team collaborates with clients to design, customize, and create memorable events.

We maintain a boutique approach with a focus on custom menus, creative dcor, expert planning, and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design, and hospitality that reflect our clients' unique style, taste, and vision.

Join our team of inspired professionals and be part of a vast network of knowledge, resources, and relationships to produce events that exceed expectations and delight clients.

Job Summary

As an Executive Pastry Chef, you will oversee the preparation, production, and ordering for the pastry department. Your responsibilities include handling, preparing, and storing perishable products, adhering to HACCP guidelines for safe and sanitary food production. Additional duties may include menu development, inventory management, sanitation, and managing staff including hiring, counseling, coaching, and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, produce, and order for the pastry department
• Manage high-volume pastry production for large off-premise events

Luxury Catering experience

• Oversee pastry department
• Innovate menus
• Handle, prepare, and store perishable products
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines for safe, efficient, and sanitary food production

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum 6 years of experience in upscale, high-volume hotel and/or catering operations
• Demonstrate creative and high-quality pastry skills
• Strong knowledge of food quality and recognition of quality products
• Knowledge of current food and catering trends, seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development, and presentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Apply to Occasions Caterers today!

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