What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at Husk?
Pastry Chef Husk (Nashville, TN)
The Standard in Modern Southern Cuisine since 2013!
Nationally acclaimed Husk Restaurant is looking for a driven and passionate Pastry Chef. Elevate your craft by working with the best ingredients the South has to offer.
As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, The James), were committed to redefining what it means to cookand leadwith purpose in Charleston.
What We Provide for YOU!:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Outstanding benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance?after 30 days
- 401(k) with employer match?(free money)
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)?that increases with tenure
- Paid parking?
- Employer paid therapy, coaching, and mental health resource (Modern Health)?
- Next-day pay access?
- Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)?
- Dining discounts, gym membership discounts, and more!
- Professional work environment
- Internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company
- Leadership development and a learning environment
- Quarterly profit-sharing program
About Us:
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Husk is more than a restaurantits a celebration of the Southern table. With a bountiful onsite garden steps from our kitchen and strong relationships with local farmers and purveyors, we embrace the regions heritage ingredients and transform them into dishes that are both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly modern. Husk is where history meets innovation, creating unforgettable dining experiences that reflect the true spirit of Nashville.
Who We're Looking For:
You are someone is passionate about their craft, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in leading by example. This is a hands-on role perfect for a driven professional who brings both creativity and consistency to the table, while contributing to a dynamic, high-performance kitchen
Responsibilities:
- Lead the pastry program with creativity, discipline, and a focus on excellence
- Collaborate on menu development with ownership and the culinary leadership team
- Manage daily bread, pastry, and dessert production with attention to quality and presentation
- Train and mentor staff in traditional and modern pastry techniques
- Maintain consistency in execution, cleanliness, and organization
- Partner with the savory team to ensure balance and cohesion across the entire menu
What You'll Bring:
- Pastry experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant
- Strong knowledge of traditional pastry fundamentals including lamination, sugar work, and ice cream production
- Bread baking skills: mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking a variety of breads and crackers
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and adept at multitasking
- Professionalism, leadership, and a team-first mindset
Ready to Lead with Passion?
If you're ready to grow your culinary career with a restaurant group that values passion, professionalism, and teamwork, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with Husk!
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.
The Neighborhood Dining Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.