Part-Time Pastry Cook

About this position

Part-Time Pastry Cook

Aria Restaurant | Atlanta, GA

$20–$22/hour | 2–3 days per week

Aria, one of Atlanta’s most respected fine dining restaurants, is looking for a talented and motivated Part-Time Pastry Cook to join our small but mighty pastry team.

For more than 25 years, Aria has been recognized for thoughtful modern American cuisine, genuine hospitality, and a commitment to excellence. Now, under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Austin Goetzman and Executive Pastry Chef Elissa Hayward, the restaurant is entering an exciting new chapter, with fresh ideas and collaboration across the kitchen, pastry, wine, and bar programs.

We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for pastry and takes pride in the details, from careful preparation and precise technique to the finishing touches that make a dessert memorable.

Working closely with Chef Elissa, this person will play an important role in the daily production and execution of Aria’s dessert program, with opportunities to contribute ideas and participate in the creative process.

Our pastry team may be small, but its ambitions are not. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys the craft of pastry, values collaboration, and wants to contribute to a thoughtful and evolving program.

• Prepare pastry components and desserts with consistency, precision, and attention to detail

• Assist with daily pastry production, including baking, preparations, and mise en place

• Support dessert plating and execution during dinner service as needed

• Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef on seasonal menu development and new ideas

• Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, organization, and cleanliness

• Follow established recipes and techniques while contributing to the refinement of the pastry program

• Assist with ingredient receiving, proper storage, and inventory organization

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture

We are looking for someone who:

• Has professional pastry experience, preferably in a fine dining or quality-driven restaurant

• Has a strong foundation in pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation

• Takes pride in precision, consistency, and presentation

• Is organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently

• Brings curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation for seasonal ingredients

• Works well in a small, collaborative kitchen

• Is receptive to feedback and committed to continuously refining their craft

• Approaches their work with professionalism, humility, and a team-first mentality

• $20–$22 per hour, based on experience

• Part-time position, approximately 2–3 days per week

• Primarily pastry production, with some dinner service responsibilities

• Restaurant closed Sundays

• Employee dining discount

Located in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, Aria has spent more than two decades building a reputation for exceptional food, thoughtful service, and genuine hospitality. Named a James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Hospitality in both 2025 and 2026, Aria continues to evolve while remaining committed to the standards that have defined the restaurant.

We are looking for someone who will bring skill, care, and enthusiasm to our pastry kitchen and enjoy being part of what comes next.

Location and commute

Atlanta, GA .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3153673337.