Pastry Assistant

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service.

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a passionate Pastry Assistant to join The Gage located on Michigan Avenue, steps away from Millennium Park. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What You'll Do

• Crush the Line: Execute high-volume service with quick, clean, and sophisticated plating.
• Recipe Mastery: Read and execute complex recipes with technical accuracy and efficiency.
• Safety First: Maintain expert-level knowledge of food allergens and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Station Ownership: Keep a meticulous, self-sufficient station, maintain communication with chefs, managing your own prep and inventory without hand-holding.
• Proven Track Record: Solid experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Report directly to the Pastry Sous Chef
• Display a basic knowledge of pastry techniques and knife skills
• Assist in the production of high quality breads, cakes, cookies and other pastry products
• Produce all components for plated desserts, including ice creams and sorbets
• Be able to check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards are met
• Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift and closing procedures in a timely manner
• Able to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Able to have full time availability

What Makes You Great:

• You have a strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production
• You have the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• You have open availability
• You maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift
• You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment
• You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits after 30 days ($350 towards your monthly Medical premium, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
• 401(k) Program after 90 days (Company Match)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Required Education, Experience and Documentation:

• At least 3 year of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant
• Food Handler Certification

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.