Pastry Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Pinyon, the newest concept from Hi Noon Hospitality, brings the coastal flavors and welcoming spirit of the Mediterranean to Old Town Scottsdale. Opening in fall of 2025, the restaurant features vibrant alfresco dining, house made pita, open-flame grilled specialties, crudos, spreads, and seasonal dishes inspired by over 20 Mediterranean countries. Our pastry program will play a central role in delivering a complete dining experience, featuring both traditional and innovative desserts with a Mediterranean influence.

Position Overview

As Pastry Chef at Pinyon, you’ll lead the pastry program in a high-volume, scratch kitchen. From breads and doughs to elegant plated desserts, you will combine technical skill with creativity to craft offerings that complement and elevate our coastal Mediterranean menu. This role requires strong organization, leadership, and the ability to execute consistently at scale while inspiring the pastry team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a Mediterranean-inspired pastry and dessert menu that aligns with Pinyon’s culinary vision.
• Lead production of breads, doughs, desserts, and pastries for high-volume service.
• Maintain consistency and precision in recipes, presentation, and portion standards.
• Train, mentor, and manage pastry team members to uphold excellence across shifts.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership on seasonal menu changes and specials.
• Ensure proper inventory, ordering, and cost management for the pastry department.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards across pastry and prep areas.
• Adapt quickly to the pace and demands of an extremely high-volume kitchen.

Qualifications

• 1+ years pastry experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bread, and dessert production.
• Creative eye for Mediterranean-inspired flavor combinations and plating.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to train and lead a pastry team in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Work at Pinyon?

• Build and lead the pastry program for one of Scottsdale’s most anticipated new restaurant openings.
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a creative, scratch kitchen.
• Join Hi Noon Hospitality, the group behind celebrated Arizona restaurants like Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food.
• Competitive salary, staff meal benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive, team-driven culture that values creativity and excellence.

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