Lead Pastry Cook | Full-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Lead Pastry Cook | Full-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Location US-CA-Los Angeles Job Post Information* : Posted Date 5 hours ago(7/22/2026 8:54 AM) Job ID 2026-33298 Location Name Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Category Culinary / Kitchen Management Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-CA-Los Angeles Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 90007 Location : Address 3800 S Vermont Ave Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/23/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary The Lead Pastry Cook is responsible for leading the daily production and presentation of high-quality pastries, desserts, baked goods, and specialty confections for the venue's café, restaurant, catering, and special events. This position provides hands-on leadership within the pastry kitchen by overseeing production, ensuring consistency and quality, training team members, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. The Lead Pastry Cook works closely with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional products that enhance the overall guest experience. This role pays an hourly rate of $24.00-$30.00 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until October 23, 2026. About the Venue Oak View Group is proud to operate the food and beverage program at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The hospitality operation features a diverse portfolio of dining experiences, including a multi-concept café, a modern luxury restaurant, a licensed Starbucks location, and a robust special events catering program. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food, service, and hospitality within one of the nation's premier cultural destinations. Responsibilities Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods according to standardized recipes and presentation standards.Decorate and finish pastries and desserts with precision and attention to detail.Ensure consistent quality, taste, appearance, and portioning of all pastry items.Assist with seasonal menu changes, holiday offerings, and specialty dessert features.Support production for café, restaurant, catering, banquets, and special events.Lead daily pastry production and assign tasks to pastry team members.Train and mentor Pastry Cooks and Bakers on recipes, techniques, and quality standards.Monitor productivity and provide coaching to ensure efficient operations.Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen environment.Serve as the lead pastry team member in the absence of the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.Assist with daily production planning to ensure products are prepared on schedule.Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to culinary leadership.Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate production levels.Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients using FIFO procedures.Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and handling of ingredients and finished products.Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen and...