Pastry Chef

Job Posting : Pastry Chef

Location : Woodland Hills, CA

Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Full-time

ABOUT US :

Casaléna is the premier dining and event destination in the West Valley, offering a coastal Mediterranean menu inspired by seasonal, top-quality ingredients. Our kitchen team brings together artistry, precision, and passion to create elevated yet approachable dishes, from our entrées to our handcrafted desserts.

As part of the Avondale Hospitality group, Casaléna is dedicated to culinary excellence and innovation. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Pastry Chef to bring creativity, discipline, and detail to our dessert program, ensuring each guest experience ends as memorably as it begins.

THE ROLE :

The Pastry Chef is responsible for leading all aspects of Casaléna’s pastry and dessert production. This role will focus on the development, preparation, and presentation of all plated desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty items served in the restaurant and during private events.

We’re looking for a passionate pastry professional with strong technical skills, exceptional organization, and a refined palate who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, prepare, and execute all pastry and dessert menu items with precision, consistency,
• and creativity.
• Manage day, to, day pastry production, including mixing, baking, and finishing desserts for à
• la carte service and events.
• Produce a range of components, including mousses, custards, sauces, ice creams, sorbets, and garnishes, according to recipe specifications.
• Assist in menu development, recipe R&D, and creation of seasonal dessert specials in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain high standards of taste, texture, and presentation for all dessert items.
• Oversee pastry mise en place and ensure accurate inventory rotation (FIFO).
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Chef and BOH management regarding inventory needs, ordering, and scheduling.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all pastry work areas and equipment.
• Conduct and maintain a weekly inventory of all pastry ingredients and supplies, ensuring accuracy, proper rotation, and timely communication of ordering needs to the Executive Chef.
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks or prep assistants as the team grows.
• Support the kitchen, wide teamwork, and assist with special event prep as needed.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

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WHAT WE OFFER :

SALARY COMPENSATION :

$75K - $90K