Pastry Chef de Partie

ABOUT LITTLE SAINT

Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a vibrant meeting place where guests are invited to connect over food, music, art and conversation. Our mission is to create an environment that is good for the soul, the earth and the community. Inside our 10,000-square-foot space, Little Saint offers up a full-service farm-forward restaurant, cafe and wine shop with a focus on plant-based cuisine. The building is home to exciting live music and thought-provoking conversations, as well as a series of film screenings and performances to benefit local artists and our farming community.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

SUMMARY OF POSITION: PASTRY CHEF DE PARTIE

Little Saint is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to join our growing culinary team. Reporting to the Pastry Program Manager, this role is hands-on and central to the success of our pastry program. The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for daily production, preparation, and service execution within their assigned station, ensuring every item reflects the quality and creativity of the Little Saint pastry program.

This role requires a balance of technical skill, consistency, and hospitality. While the focus is on back-of-house execution, there will be occasional guest interaction, and every Pastry Chef de Partie is expected to embody genuine warmth and hospitality that reflects our mission and culture.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work cohesively within the assigned section of the kitchen and liaising with the Pastry Program Manager, Culinary Director and Culinary Operations Manager to ensure a successful working environment.
• Prepare ingredients and handling mise en place, safely utilizing kitchen equipment.
• Cook and prepare dishes and menu items according to quality standards.
• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus, as needed.
• Occasionally interact with customers in a kind, positive and warm manner.
• Monitor the stock of mise en place, ingredients and inventory.
• Ensure their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Onboard and train staff members.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2+ years of baking and pastry experience in a fine dining culinary or quality kitchen setting. Pastry program degree preferred.
• Commitment to service quality, excellence, and sincere hospitality.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to self-manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to read and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, reach with hands and arms.
• Flexibility with a schedule that includes evenings, holidays and extended hours.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off - Including Vacation, Sick and Mental Health Time Off
• 401(k) 
• Employee Dining Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, Legal and Financial Services
• Potential Bonuses
• Uniform

LITTLE SAINT'S CORE VALUES AND HOW WE EMBODY THEM:

• One Little Saint
• Respect & Kindness
• Value Everyone and Diverse Viewpoints
• Trust & Transparency
• Professional
• Genuine & Authentic
• Supportive

Lead with Confidence while Embracing Diverse Viewpoints: Anticipate challenges, develop plans and collaborate with your Team through trust and transparency.  Value everyone and show empathy to all.

Be Present and Effectively Communicate: Speak up, listen to others and provide supportive feedback with professionalism and authenticity.  Be genuine to yourself and your team.

Drive Positive Change with Respect, Kindness and a Positive Attitude: Take initiative to resolve issues with a solution-based mindset while fostering respectful communication and kindness within the Little Saint Team and our greater Community.

Stay Motivated with Enthusiasm: Little Saint encourages and supports education and personal and professional development.  Take ownership of your development by approaching everyday and all tasks with dedication and excitement.

Embrace Change and Show Up for Your Team: Respond positively to change, remaining supportive of your Team's efforts and needs.

One Little Saint: Our Success is a Team Success. Encourage cooperation and trust among team members, working towards common goals.  We are One Little Saint.

Lead by Example at All Levels: Exemplify the values of the Little Saint Leadership & Management Teams, earning trust and respect from your colleagues, our guests and the Little Saint Community.

Each of the items listed is considered to be an essential function of the role. However, this list should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. Little Saint reserves the right to alter the duties of this role.

Little Saint is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Little Saint is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and opportunities for growth and career development.