The Ned’s Club Washington DC boasts 3 restaurants each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. We will also host incredible events with customized menus for our guests. As a Lead Pastry Line Cook you will plays a vital role in the preparation and execution of all pastry and dessert items across the Club restaurants and Events Kitchens. You will work closely with the Head Pastry Chef, to ensure your role meets the highest level of craftsmanship, consistency, and artistry—reflecting the refined culinary identity of The Ned’s Club Washington DC.

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What’s the role?

Lead Pastry Line Cook

Who we are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be opening a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.

The Property…

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW. The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-story building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

As part of our Pastry kitchen team and reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, you will:

• Lead daily production of pastries, breads, and plated desserts for The Gallery, Kaia, Founders Dining Room, and private events.

• Execute recipes and presentations to the exacting standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef.

• Manage prep lists, organize station mise en place, and ensure smooth service transitions between outlets.

• Maintain precision, consistency, and artistry in every component leaving the pastry kitchen.

• Execute banquet and event pastry requirements according to BEOs and service timelines.

• Support the creation of seasonal menus, activations, and club events with creative input and technical skill.

• Work closely with and learn from the Executive Pastry Chef, gaining exposure to menu development, flavor composition, and presentation design.

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in training junior pastry cooks and ensuring a disciplined, collaborative team culture.

• Communicate effectively with the savory kitchen and service teams to ensure timing, plating, and service excellence.

• Take initiative in problem-solving, organization, and maintaining high morale within the pastry department.

What you can bring to the role:

• 3–5 years of professional pastry experience; fine dining, luxury hotel, or private members club background preferred.

• Strong technical foundation in classic and modern pastry techniques including laminated doughs, custards, mousses, tarts, and plated desserts.

• Experience managing or leading a station in a high-volume production environment.

• Solid organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

• Culinary or pastry degree preferred

• Uphold Ned’s Club standards of excellence, hygiene, and food safety at all times.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

• Ability to assist with ordering, inventory management, and waste control to support operational efficiency.

• Protect recipe integrity, ingredient quality, and consistency across all outlets.

• Ensure all products meet established visual, textural, and flavor standards before leaving the kitchen.

• Open shift availability needed for this position to include 7am or 8am start time

What The Ned can give you:

• Salary of up to $28/hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance

• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens

• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career

• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays

• Paid time off

• 401k matching

• Employee assistance program - advice and support

• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as a Lead Pastry Line Cook

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