Scottsdale
Job DescriptionDescription: Brought to you by Hi Noon Hospitality—the team behind Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food—Pinyon is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in Old Town Scottsdale. Inspired by journeys across Turkey, Italy, France, Malta, Greece, Spain, and Morocco, the name reflects a deep connection to the region’s vibrant food culture and heritage. Set along the park with a welcoming patio for alfresco dining, Pinyon invites guests to linger over a cocktail or a lively spritz while enjoying house-made pita, crudos, pasta, seasonal salads, and an ever-changing array of spreads and dips alongside dishes cooked over open flame—celebrating flavors from Barcelona to Malta while uniting the best global ingredients and time-honored techniques to bring a fresh, sophisticated dining experience to the community. Position Overview As Pastry Cook at Pinyon, you’ll lead the pastry program in a high-volume, scratch kitchen. From breads and doughs to elegant plated desserts, you will combine technical skill with creativity to craft offerings that complement and elevate our coastal Mediterranean menu. This role requires strong organization, leadership, and the ability to execute consistently at scale while inspiring the pastry team. Key Responsibilities • Design and execute a Mediterranean-inspired pastry and dessert menu that aligns with Pinyon’s culinary vision., • Lead production of breads, doughs, desserts, and pastries for high-volume service., • Maintain consistency and precision in recipes, presentation, and portion standards., • Train, mentor, and manage pastry team members to uphold excellence across shifts., • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership on seasonal menu changes and specials., • Ensure proper inventory, ordering, and cost management for the pastry department., • Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards across pastry and prep areas., • 1+ years pastry experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant; leadership experience preferred., • Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bread, and dessert production., • Creative eye for Mediterranean-inspired flavor combinations and plating., • Excellent organizational and time-management skills., • Ability to train and lead a pastry team in a fast-paced environment., • Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills., • Build and lead the pastry program for one of Scottsdale’s most anticipated new restaurant openings., • Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a creative, scratch kitchen., • Join Hi Noon Hospitality, the group behind celebrated Arizona restaurants like Buck & Rider and Ingo’s Tasty Food., • Competitive salary, staff meal benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.