Pastry Chef

The Strand House, Manhattan Beach’s premier fine dining restaurant, is hiring a Pastry Chef.

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The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. In 2011, The Strand House opened its doors, leading the culinary revolution of Manhattan Beach. With 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Craig Hopson’s Coastal California Cuisine.

Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.

We believe that impeccable service does not have to be stuffy. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.
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Compensation: $75,000-$80,000 D.O.E. | generous incentive program based on meeting specific goals | 100% paid medical and dental benefits | vision insurance available | two weeks vacation starting in the first year | 6 days sick pay | paid holidays | meals | parking pass | $50 monthly phone allowance | industry perks | future growth opportunities | positive culture | opportunities for leadership and personal development | discounted meal and room rates at all Zislis Group properties | panoramic ocean views | employee assistance program | 401K through Cal Savers program | employee referral program
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What you will do…

As Pastry Chef at The Strand House, you will be responsible for overseeing the pastry and bread program for our lunch, dinner, and brunch menus. Our Pastry Chef must be a team player and work with a shared vision with the entire kitchen. You must be flexible, open to new ideas, and be committed to working with the Executive Chef and savory side as one team. You will have 2-3 pastry cooks reporting directly to you, which means you must have a strong understanding of California labor laws, scheduling, and positive leadership. You will participate heavily in the creative process and help continue to evolve the menu. Finally, you will work in conjunction with the Front of House to help craft the perfect experience for our guests.
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This position is for you if you have…

• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Pastry Chef at a high volume fine dining restaurant

• A food-driven background and the ability to create thoughtful, refined & composed pastries and desserts

• Long tenure with previous employers (minimum 2 years at each job)

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Strong knowledge of California labor laws

• Highly creative and innovative

• An inspiring leadership style that promotes trust and teamwork

• A flexible schedule

• The ability to perform under pressure

ABOUT EXECUTIVE CHEF CRAIG HOPSON: A true Aussie with a cool, laid-back style and salt-air tousled hair, Chef Craig Hopson hails from a small town outside of Perth called Geraldton. As a teenager, dreaming of becoming a professional surfer, he stumbled upon a restaurant job that allowed him to surf during the day and work at night. Awakening a natural talent in the kitchen, that job turned into a career and a lifelong passion for cooking. He soon traded in his surfboard for four years of culinary education and apprenticeships around the country. Passionate to learn more, he then moved to Europe to train at some of Europe’s best restaurants, including several with Three Michelin Stars. Continuing his culinary journey, he subsequently moved to the United States, where he was immediately recognized as a rising star and was sought after to lead several notable kitchens in New York. Most notably, Chef Hopson was the Executive Chef at Le Cirque for 5 years. Ultimately, his desire to again find sun and surf again brought him to Los Angeles where he was able to combine his classical French training with his love for the relaxed beach life. Prior to The Strand House, Chef Hopson created unforgettable dining experiences as Executive Chef of Sea Level Restaurant at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach.

Please follow us on Instagram @strandhousemb or go to www.thestrandhousemb.com to see our menu, bios and photo gallery.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manhattan Beach, CA 90266: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location