Pastry Assistant

The former Columbia Firehouse space is being converted and re-opened as an exciting, high volume, fast paced French brasserie and bar with a menu that combines both classic French items and fun daily specials. Our service style is casual fine with French classic service finishes, though we're nowhere near pretentious and are dedicated to making everyone (guests and team) comfortable no matter what they're looking for.

The candidate should be a skilled, career-minded individual in search of a rewarding and unique kitchen position. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about Pastry and possess a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate should be looking for a long-term position to grow and develop with the restaurant.

Responsibilities include:
-Executing specific stations to the requirements of the chef.
-Maintaining health department, food quality, and restaurant standards at all times
-Excelling and pushing to achieve excellence

Requirements include:
-Baking and Pastry degree or relevant restaurant experience
-Able to handle a fast-paced environment and manage pressure well
-Responsible, respectful and team player

Benefits:
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer great benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Vacation & Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Closed on Major Holidays
Dining perks to experience all the NRG restaurants
Continuing Enrichment & Education Opportunities

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WHO WE ARE

Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), one of DC’s most creative and acclaimed restaurant groups, is looking forward to moving past the challenges of the past year and returning to full operations! We think of ourselves as a collective of committed food, beverage, and hospitality fanatics who share common goals: to open and operate independent, exceptional, distinctive, and conscientious restaurants and bars with chef-driven menus and ambitious beverage programs; to create unique gathering places that reflect the communities in which they reside; and to surpass the expectations of our guests.
Neighborhood Restaurant Group is a collaborative of independent brands and businesses dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company includes: Birch & Barley, Bluejacket Brewery, B-Side, Buzz Bakeshop, ChurchKey, Evening Star Café, Hazel, Iron Gate, Owen’s Tavern, Planet Wine Shop, Red Apron, Rustico, Vermilion, Caruso's Grocery, The Sovereign, The Grand Delancey, Slice Joint, The Roost, Cameo, Shelter, and HiFi Taco. Learn more about all our unique concepts at www.neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com
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We’re committed to offering exceptional experiences in our restaurants, but we’re equally committed to giving back to the community. In 2011 we founded Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the food system in our region. Simply by working at Neighborhood Restaurant Group, you provide support to this fantastic organization’s programs, and we offer opportunities throughout the year to support Arcadia more actively through fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and collaboration. Learn more at www.arcadiafood.org

Neighborhood Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual/Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person