Title: Pastry Cook/ Baker, Birdee
Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef
ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP
Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal "James" Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues. We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.
Job Summary:
Pastry Cooks/Baker, are the core of the Pastry Department. You and your fellow cooks will be responsible for producing mise en place for service, private dining, and special events. Cooks/Bakers are also responsible for organizing and cleaning their stations, cooking and plating food to order, and breaking down their stations at the end of their shifts.
As a Pastry Cooks/Baker at Birdee, you should have a thorough understanding of classic cooking and pastry techniques as well as a basic understanding of how to use all the equipment required to produce your mise en place safely. Bakers at Birdee must possess a natural drive to do well and work together.
Kent Hospitality Group (the group behind Crown Shy & SAGA) believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Pastry Cooks/Baker, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers & managers.
You Should Be:
- Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
- Spirited: having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
- Reliable: that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS
- At least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen (restaurant, bakery, hotel, ect.)
- Strong commitment to excellence: Always do the right thing, especially when no one is looking
- Positive outlook and demeanor; negativity and malice will not be tolerated
- A desire to learn and grow in an exciting & quickly changing environment
- Sense of urgency
- Able to demonstrate classic pastry and cooking techniques
- Able to prepare ingredients and setup station mise en place for service
- Able to keep your station clean and organized during and after your shift
- A working understanding of sanitation codes and DOH regulations
- Work closely and collaboratively with the savory team
- Must be able to lift & a carry at least 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be comfortable with repetitive motions (such as walking, bending & standing)
- Ability to go up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
- Have knowledge of KHG restaurants
JOB DUTIES
- Clock in for your shift (after you have changed into your uniform)
- Be on duty and in uniform at scheduled time
- Gather all required mise en place from prep kitchen
- Check requisition list day to day
- Participate in cooking family meal as required
- Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
- Maintain station cleanliness
- Clock out for your shift (before you have changed out of your uniform)
2026
