Pastry Chef

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is Pittsburgh’s premier fish and seafood restaurant and boasts stunning views of Pittsburgh’s legendary skyline, high atop Mt. Washington. The menu features sustainably-sourced seafood and seasonal menu features.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is a locally-owned restaurant. We are proud that we have been serving Pittsburgh from the same location for over 25 years. Some of our team have been here from the beginning, and we welcome new staff who enjoy serving our guests and maintaining our high standards.

We promise to provide hands-on training and make sure you have all the tools you need to succeed. We provide an opportunity for career advancement for all positions whenever possible.

We are closed on New Year’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so that our employees can enjoy the holidays with their families. We offer health insurance for full-time employees and staff dining discounts.

Job Requirements:

* Must have a minimum of two years pastry production experience

* Must have safety and sanitation practices knowledge

* Culinary degree preferred

*Can work well with a team

*Create and execute seasonal dessert menus

*Basic computer knowledge with Word, Excel, Email etc.

*Physical requirements: must be able to lift 25-50 pounds of ingredients, trays, etc. Must be able to walk up and downstairs and stand for up to 10-12 hours a day.

Job Description:

-          Produce dessert items daily for dinner service, private parties, etc.

-          Write prep lists for the day and keep the quality of items as fresh as possible.

-          Write recipes and use the costing system to come up with menu prices, inventory lists and cost analysis.

-          Work with Front of House to ensure all changes made with desserts are communicated to the entire restaurant staff.

-          Order ingredients solely for pastry through food distributors.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.