{"id":17786,"date":"2025-04-01T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=17786"},"modified":"2025-10-03T13:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:46:52","slug":"what-restaurant-managers-are-looking-for-in-a-pastry-chef-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/what-restaurant-managers-are-looking-for-in-a-pastry-chef-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Get A Job As A Pastry Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Listen to This Article:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"elevenlabs-audionative-widget\" data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"d443feec80bf8c8f2e009e26dafa4118e6eb9f14056a5516af577c77d4404c4e\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-projectid=\"CtpHu2WZU6CPGO64Fbn8\">Loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/text-to-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevenlabs Text to Speech<\/a> AudioNative Player&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/audioNativeHelper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve just graduated from pastry school or have spent years baking sweets at home, you may be considering becoming a pastry chef. You may dream of spending your days creating creamy custards or whipping up flaky pastries for a restaurant crowd, but first you need to land a position in the pastry field.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, it\u2019s helpful to find out what restaurant managers may look for when hiring a pastry chef. Before you fret about not having everything it takes to land your dream position, recognize that a great pastry chef is made, not born. They are a combination of several important ingredients\u2014just like a recipe.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re missing one or two elements, that\u2019s okay! You may just need to practice the indispensable skills to become a \u201cperfectly baked\u201d pastry chef.<\/p>\n<h2>Start with Kitchen Chemistry Competence<\/h2>\n<p>Baking and pastry often require more precision than cooking. Unlike culinary arts where the cook or chef can often taste as they go and alter dishes on the fly, pastry often involves following strict ingredient ratios. You may not know if there\u2019s something wrong with a cake or loaf of bread until it comes out of the oven, and by then it could be too late.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22202\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22202\" class=\"wp-image-22202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chef-holding-a-sweet-oat-loaf-cut-in-half-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Chef\u2019s hands holding a sweet oat loaf cut in half.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chef-holding-a-sweet-oat-loaf-cut-in-half-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chef-holding-a-sweet-oat-loaf-cut-in-half-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Understanding how the ingredients work in the recipe can make all the difference in your end results when baking.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although baking involves artistic skills, it\u2019s rooted in science. Ingredients come together to create a chemical reaction that transforms a dough into a loaf of bread or a batter into a cake. So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/how-to-become-a-pastry-chef\/\">pastry chefs<\/a> usually need to prove some technical proficiency in order to land the job. Although the ability to bake a loaf of challah bread is valuable, you can yield better results by knowing <em>why<\/em> the dough rises and how brushing the loaf with butter and an egg wash is effective \u2013making the knowledge of chemistry an integral part of a great finished product.<\/p>\n<p>While in school, Escoffier Baking and Pastry Graduate and Pastry Chef <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/success-stories\/everyones-favorite-cookie-guy\/\">Wes Duckworth<\/a> learned the importance of understanding the science of baking \u201cEscoffier really teaches you the science behind food,\u201d he says. \u201cYou understand what each component does down to the molecular level. It\u2019s a lot easier to change recipes or figure out how it\u2019s going to work because baking is chemistry. It\u2019s just knowing what those ingredients are going to do.\u201d*<\/p>\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors, such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To help explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/3-advanced-baking-techniques-to-explore\/\">baking techniques<\/a>, Escoffier baking and pastry students may complete coursework in baking math, sanitation, cakes, pies and pastries, menu planning, and much more. This education can prove to the hiring manager that the applicant has baseline knowledge of baking principles. Plus, investing in education can show restaurant managers that you\u2019re serious about a career in pastry.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21832\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21832\" class=\"wp-image-21832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Escoffier-baking-and-pastry-student-holding-baked-bread-768.jpg\" alt=\"Escoffier baking and pastry student holding baked bread.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Escoffier-baking-and-pastry-student-holding-baked-bread-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Escoffier-baking-and-pastry-student-holding-baked-bread-768-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baking and pastry programs can help you develop key technical skills that can help you get a job as a pastry chef.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Add a Sprinkle of Industry Experience<\/h2>\n<p>Some positions in baking and pastry will be entry level. These positions will often be called \u201cbaking assistant\u201d or \u201cpastry cook,\u201d rather than \u201cpastry chef.\u201d But in a high-end restaurant with a robust dessert program, the pastry chef may need many years of experience to be considered.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cI think it\u2019s important to have a good grasp of the basics \u2014 various mixing methods and refined knife skills, [but] I believe a lot of refined pastry skills are learned in the workplace.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anastasia-malone.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Anastasia Malone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Anastasia Malone<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Pastry Arts Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors, such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Even if you begin pastry school at Escoffier with no experience, you can have at least one job to put on your resume by the time you graduate. That\u2019s because all Escoffier students must complete one or two hands-on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/value-of-culinary-education\/what-you-can-learn-from-a-culinary-internship\/\">industry externship<\/a> before they receive their degree or diploma.<\/p>\n<p>By working in bakeries and kitchens, students can practice their skills and see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/different-types-of-chef-jobs-in-the-brigade-de-cuisine\/\">kitchen brigade system<\/a> working in real-time. For some students, the externship position can become a longer-term employment opportunity. For others, it\u2019s an educational stepping stone that can move them one step closer to their end goal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23552\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23552\" class=\"wp-image-23552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/baker-standing-at-a-table-with-fresh-dough-in-a-bakery-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Baker standing at a table with fresh dough in front of her and racks of baked bread in the background.\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/baker-standing-at-a-table-with-fresh-dough-in-a-bakery-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/baker-standing-at-a-table-with-fresh-dough-in-a-bakery-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The experience you gain working in a professional kitchen can be irreplaceable when working to further your career as a pastry chef.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Remember\u2014baking and pastry students do not graduate as pastry chefs. Cooks must earn that title through a combination of education and experience. But studying these foundational <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/every-baker-should-have-these-8-skills\/\">skills in pastry school<\/a> may help graduates to progress through their careers as they reach for that ultimate position of pastry chef.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-next\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-tagline\">Read this next<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/pastry-chef-vs-baker-whats-the-difference\/\" aria-label=\"Read this next: Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What&#8217;s the Difference?\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Closeup-view-of-rows-of-tarts-with-custard-fillings-and-topped-with-fruit.-768x512-1.webp');\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-category\">Baking &amp; Pastry Arts<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-title\">Pastry Chef vs. Baker: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-text\">Bakers and pastry chefs begin with a similar skill set. But each goes on to specialize in a different branch of the baking world. Discover the difference!<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-next-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"button\">Read Article<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h2>Mix in a Business Mindset<\/h2>\n<p>A pastry chef is often in charge of the dessert menu, which goes beyond just the tastiness of the desserts. The dessert menu must be profitable to be sustainable. So the pastry chef has to be able to manage food costs, portion control, and inventory to prevent waste and spoilage.<\/p>\n<p>At Escoffier, Baking &amp; Pastry Arts students can touch on topics like menu design and management, or purchasing and cost control. This coursework may include things like purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and price analysis, which can help graduates design recipes that earn more than they cost.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cA pastry chef should be able to ask for help or clarification, communicating comfortably with peers and management.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anastasia-malone.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Anastasia Malone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Anastasia Malone<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Pastry Arts Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p>Pastry chefs may also have a team to manage. So they need to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/hospitality-careers\/effective-communication-skills-in-the-hospitality-industry\/#:~:text=effective%20communication%20involves%20listening%20skills%2C%20body%20language%2C%20eye%20contact%2C%20tone%2C%20and%20word%20choice.\">effective communicators<\/a> and supervisors who can delegate work and make corrections diplomatically. Escoffier baking and pastry students working toward their associate degree may take Business and Professional Communications, which can help them improve their listening and conflict resolution skills.<\/p>\n<p>Those communication skills aren\u2019t all about delegation, though. It can be just as important to know how to ask for help. Honesty with yourself and with your team can help you continue to thrive and grow as a pastry chef.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always like to hire candidates who prioritize teamwork, pull their weight, and help their coworkers,\u201d says Escoffier Pastry Arts Chef Instructor Anastasia Malone and former Pastry Chef at the Five Diamond rated Sandpearl Resort.<\/p>\n<p>Pastry school graduates can continue to build these skills as they progress through their careers.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Forget Self-Motivation and Dependability<\/h2>\n<p>When working as a professional pastry chef, your attitude is as important as your baking skills. \u201cWhen I was hiring new line cooks,\u201d Escoffier Manager of Content Development Chef <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/chef-instructors\/luke-shaffer\/\">Luke Shaffer<\/a> shares, \u201cI would say, \u2018I can teach you how to cook. I can\u2019t teach you how to show up early and be excited to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Never underestimate the value of showing up every day, on time and ready to work. And don\u2019t just show up\u2014aim to keep progressing both as an individual and as a team.<\/p>\n<p>When a manager or leader isn\u2019t available to find solutions, you need to be able to step up and take charge.<\/p>\n<p>A commitment to personal excellence can be the secret ingredient that helps set you apart. It\u2019s a way for you to show your colleagues that you\u2019re ready to rise to the occasion and help the kitchen team succeed.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cI always look for people who are self motivated. In the hotel and restaurant industry, there is usually a limited amount of pastry staff, so it\u2019s important to stay focused on the task at hand.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/anastasia-malone.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Anastasia Malone\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Anastasia Malone<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Pastry Arts Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>Top It Off with a Dash of Creativity<\/h2>\n<p>Pastry chefs must be able to execute a recipe, but they may have to create their own inventive new desserts as well. Therefore, managers expect pastry chef candidates to have a strong understanding of flavor development as well as the confidence to be creative in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cThe knowledge from Escoffier has given me the skills and confidence not only in my baking, but to take my baking and creations to the next level.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author no-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Trista Besecker<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline Pastry Arts Graduate\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors, such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In addition to being able to be creative with flavors, pastry chefs must be able to turn desserts into visual masterpieces with the help of intricate piping, delicate icing flowers, and carefully molded chocolate. All this decorative work requires creativity, a deft eye, and the skills to execute these techniques.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23554\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23554\" class=\"wp-image-23554 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Light-blue-macarons-decorated-with-chocolate-on-a-wooden-table-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Light blue macarons decorated with chocolate on a wooden table.\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Light-blue-macarons-decorated-with-chocolate-on-a-wooden-table-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Light-blue-macarons-decorated-with-chocolate-on-a-wooden-table-768-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23554\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macarons, made by an Escoffier Online Baking and Pastry graduate Kaitlin M., exhibit creativity in both flavor and visual appeal.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pastry chefs may also be asked to come up with creative uses for \u201cextras.\u201d For example, you may be tasked with repurposing ingredients that are in surplus or don\u2019t quite fit the rest of the menu to help avoid waste. The ability to adapt and create in these situations is crucial\u2014there may not be a recipe to follow. Not only can this skill help you avoid waste, but it can also help you create new and exciting menu offerings. Being resourceful can show your ability to adapt and that you want to contribute to the overall success of the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>How can applicants prove their creative and decorative chops to hiring managers? As you progress, take plenty of photos of various pastries and desserts to highlight your range of skills and ability to work creatively.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cYour personal brand is your mise en place\u2013a collection of your distinct experiences brought together to set you apart from the rest. &#8230; With the use of marketing and other platforms such as social media you can now \u2018plate up\u2019 and present your personal brand to the public. Remember, your individuality is your gift to the world!\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Kareen-Linton-Featured-Image.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Kareen Linton\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Kareen Linton<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>The Recipe for the Perfect Pastry Chef<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried you don\u2019t have all the components necessary to become a pastry chef, don\u2019t worry. Whether you\u2019ve been baking for years or have just begun exploring the pastry arts, attending pastry school may provide you with the skills and experiences you need to make yourself a more valuable candidate to restaurant managers.<\/p>\n<p>Escoffier baking and pastry students can explore how to bake a beautifully risen cake and silky smooth chocolate mousse, but they also discover why these recipes work. With the knowledge and guidance of professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/chef-instructors\/\">Chef Instructors<\/a>, students can experiment with recipes and find their own baking styles.<\/p>\n<p>If you hope to one day become a pastry chef, consider enrolling in one of Escoffier\u2019s baking and pastry programs. With programs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/campuses\/austin\/\">Austin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/campuses\/boulder\/\">Boulder<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/baking-pastry-online\/\">online<\/a>, pastry students can get their education from almost anywhere in the world and get started on the pastry career they\u2019ve been dreaming of!<\/p>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"additional-articles-heading\">IF YOU&#8217;D LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BAKING AND PASTRY CAREERS, TRY THESE ARTICLES NEXT:<\/h3>\n\n\t\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/the-sweet-life-of-the-pastry-chef\/\">What Is It Like to Be a Pastry Chef?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/4-tips-for-opening-your-own-bakery\/\">4 Tips for Opening Your Own Bakery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/baking-pastry\/do-you-need-pastry-school-to-be-a-pastry-chef\/\">Do You Need Pastry School to Be a Pastry Chef?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This article was originally published on April 5, 2021, and has since been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. 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