Pastry Chef

Tarra & Sura, a Thai fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge opening soon in River North, is seeking to add a skilled General Manager to our opening team. The restaurant will feature a luxurious 100 seat dining room on the ground floor, and a swanky 60 seat cocktail lounge hidden below serving high-touch, experimental cocktails and thoughtful small bites.

"In Thailand, life flows with the river, calm, generous, and full of flavor. From the floating markets to riverside kitchens the water connects people, culture, and cuisine. Each dish we serve is inspired by this harmony; crafted with care, seasoned with tradition, and served with heartfelt Thai hospitality." - Chef Namo

Tarra and Sura currently seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our talented team. The dining floor is named Tarra, the Thai word meaning nourishing and purifying water. The cocktail lounge is Sura, a Thai word meaning both courage and the pouring of drinks. As Pastry Chef, you will collaborate with Executive Chef Namo Chowcharoen and kitchen leadership team, having honed his culinary expertise at Dusit Thani College and has been the Executive Chef at Franklin Room for the last four years to open this dual-concept project balancing excellent hospitality with the concept of flowing water.

Job Summary:
Responsible for executing pastry dishes preferably Thai Pastries with consistency, precision, and care. This role plays a key part in maintaining kitchen standards, supporting service flow, and contributing to a clean, organized, and high-performing BOH team.

Skills/Requirements:

• Assist with the preparation and portioning of pastry ingredients and desserts.

• Prep, organize and execute station to meet established methods and ensure it is maintained throughout the entirety of time before, during, and after service.

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Knows and complies consistently with restaurants’ standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, polices, and procedures.

• Prepare and stock the station with all necessary ingredients and tools before service.

• Refill and rotate ingredients as needed throughout the shift, keeping items covered, labeled, and at safe temperatures.

• Follow plating standards to ensure all items are consistently presented.

• Assist in maintaining prep lists and completing assigned tasks before and after shifts.

• Handle knives and delicate ingredients with care and attention to safety.

• Clean cutting boards, knives, and station surfaces frequently to avoid cross-contamination.

• Take special care when preparing orders for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies and follow all related protocols.

• Communicate clearly with other staff to ensure timely service and product availability.

• Follow opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, labeling, and storing ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe prep area at all times.
• Maintains a polished, guest-ready appearance daily to reflect professionalism in this guest-facing role.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably Thai Pastry
• Have a unique vision that will compliment our cuisine
• Strong sense of urgency
• Desire to learn and improve on the craft
• Experience with developing bread program a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a small team dynamic
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative mindset
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid food handler's certification
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  

Benefits:

• Performance based bonus
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Floating holidays
• Internal dining discounts
• Paid Parental Leave (2 weeks)

Special Consideration:

• Fine Dining experience
• Thai Pastry knowledge