Pastry Chef

4w1 month ago

Neighborhood Dining Group

Charleston, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $80,000

About this role

Cheeky, a high energy seafood restaurant from The Neighborhood Dining Group, is opening in Charleston in Fall 2026. We celebrate pristine coastal ingredients, pour great cocktails and vibrant wines, and buzz with lively indoor-outdoor energy defined by warm spirited hospitality.

As our Pastry Chef, you will lead the pastry program with creativity, discipline, and a focus on excellence. You will manage daily bread, pastry, and dessert production, collaborate on menu development with ownership and the culinary leadership team, and partner with the savory team to ensure balance and cohesion across the entire menu.

You will train and mentor staff in traditional and modern pastry techniques, maintaining consistency in execution, cleanliness, and organization. This is a hands-on role perfect for a driven professional who brings both creativity and consistency to the table while contributing to a dynamic, high-performance kitchen.

As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group—the team behind Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, and The James—you will join a company committed to redefining what it means to cook and lead with purpose in Charleston. We offer leadership development, a learning environment, and an internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company.

Requirements

Pastry experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant
Passionate about craft and thrives in a collaborative environment
Takes pride in leading by example
Brings both creativity and consistency to the table
Detail-oriented and committed to high standards of quality and presentation

Responsibilities

Lead the pastry program with creativity, discipline, and a focus on excellence
Collaborate on menu development with ownership and the culinary leadership team
Manage daily bread, pastry, and dessert production with attention to quality and presentation
Train and mentor staff in traditional and modern pastry techniques
Maintain consistency in execution, cleanliness, and organization
Partner with the savory team to ensure balance and cohesion across the entire menu

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance after 30 days
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO that increases with tenure
Paid parking
Employer paid therapy, coaching, and mental health resources (Modern Health)
Next-day pay access
Employee perks and discounts including dining and gym membership discounts
Quarterly profit-sharing program