Pastry Chef - Functional Desserts at Preserve Life
Overview
We seek a Pastry Chef to design and lead a unique pastry program at Preserve Life. This role blends traditional excellence with wellness-focused recipes to create memorable experiences. The chef will elevate guest satisfaction through interactive dessert education and culinary artistry. Located on 1200+ acres near Atlanta the position offers a chance to innovate within a holistic wellness destination opening December 2025.
What You'll Do8
- 1Wellness Bakery & Dessert Creation (35%) Lead daily bakery production for breads buns and dessert bases Develop functional desserts using superfoods alternative sweeteners and nutrient-dense ingredients Produce signature dessert bases such as Açaí Bowl and Almond Sponge Cake
- 2Interactive Guest Experience (30%) Guide guests through dessert station educate them on health benefits and flavor profiles Visit tables post-service for follow-up conversations offer coffee or tea Create educational touchpoints as the sweet finale to dining
- 3Operations & Culinary Standards (20%) Maintain station cleanliness organization and stock levels Execute desserts with precision artistry and presentation Manage inventory minimize waste Use KDS and POS systems Ensure accurate service flow and billing
- 4Other Contributions (15%) Innovate test new wellness recipes document and standardize recipes contribute to seasonal menus participate in team training and wellness education
- 5What Youll Do (30%) Lead daily bakery production Develop functional desserts produce signature bases Create pathway aligned sweet condiments Interactive Guest Experience Educational outreach Team collaboration
- 6Requirements (25%) Proven experience as Pastry Chef Baker or similar background expertise in pastry techniques cake decoration and dessert innovation High quality restaurant or bakery environment strong interest in wellness nutrition and functional ingredients Knowledge of dietary restrictions substitutions and alternative sweeteners
- 7Preferred Qualifications (15%) Culinary Arts degree with pastry specialization Experience in wellness focused restaurants or functional food concepts Knowledge of gluten free baking superfood integration and alternative flours Nutrition education or wellness certifications Guest facing or educational culinary roles
- 8Core Competencies (10%) Creativity in wellness dessert development Precision and artistry in execution and plating Excellent time management collaborative approach with kitchen FOH and nutrition teams refined palate and deep understanding of flavor balance
Requirements10
- 1Proven experience as a Pastry Chef Baker or similar role
- 2Expertise in pastry techniques cake decoration and dessert innovation
- 3Background in high quality restaurant or bakery environment
- 4Strong interest in wellness nutrition and functional ingredients
- 5Knowledge of dietary restrictions substitutions and alternative sweeteners
- 6Culinary Arts degree with pastry specialization
- 7Experience in wellness focused restaurants or functional food concepts
- 8Knowledge of gluten free baking superfood integration and alternative flours
- 9Nutrition education or wellness certifications
- 10Guest facing or educational culinary roles
Salary Insight
$42 - $58k per year
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