Pastry Chef

Description Buck & Rider is looking for a Pastry Chef to join our elite team and support our upcoming growth!

Buck & Rider is a Seafood Eatery and Oyster Bar. Our seafood-centric restaurant focuses on a fun vibe, youthful attitude, and clean recipe lineup of food and drinks. Everything is fresh, from the raw bar to the vegetables, and locally driven. Our van drivers pick up the fresh fish directly from Sky Harbor Airport and distribute it amongst our locations in Arcadia, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and beyond! You will work in one of Phoenix’s most acclaimed restaurants!

As a Pastry Chef at Buck & Rider, you will lead the creation and execution of exceptional desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods in a fast-paced, refined kitchen environment. We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented leader who thrives under pressure, values consistency, and is passionate about delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Benefits Benefit plan options for full-time team members

Extremely competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Huge opportunities for advancement within an innovative and growing brand

Employee referral program

Paid Training

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Strong company culture of respect and teamwork

Day In The Life Design and execute dessert, pastry, and bread offerings that align with Buck & Rider’s culinary standards and guest experience. Lead daily production of breads, doughs, desserts, pastries, and specialty baked goods for high-volume service.

Maintain consistency and precision in recipes, presentation, quality, and portion standards.

Train, mentor, and support pastry team members to ensure excellence across all shifts.

Collaborate with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership on seasonal menu updates, features, and special events.

Manage pastry inventory, ordering, prep levels, and food cost controls.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation throughout pastry and prep areas.

Adapt quickly to the pace and demands of a high-volume, polished kitchen environment.

Work collaboratively with kitchen leadership and service teams to ensure smooth operations and exceptional execution.

Requirements 1+ years of pastry experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant; leadership experience preferred

Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bread, dessert, and dough production

Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills

Ability to train, motivate, and lead a pastry team in a fast-paced environment

Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and presentation

Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills

Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. when needed

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handlers Card

Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays