The Strand House, the South Bay’s premier ocean-front fine dining restaurant, is hiring a Pastry Cook!

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. In 2011, The Strand House opened its doors, leading the culinary revolution of Manhattan Beach. With 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Craig Hopson’s Coastal California Cuisine.

Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.

We believe that impeccable service does not have to be stuffy. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $20/hr (hourly rate depend on experience)
• TIPS that generally amount to an additional $1.50-$2.00 per hour (amount is approximate and not guaranteed)
• $200 per month towards medical benefits (Blue Shield)
• Sick pay
• 401K
• Meals
• Opportunities for advancement
• Great culture and opportunities to learn
• Discounted food and hotel rates at Zislis Group-serviced properties

This position is full time. Primary tasks will include prep, production and plating. We are looking for candidates that desire to grow and learn with our team and have respect for quality ingredients that we source from local farmers. Ideal candidates will work cleanly, efficiently, have a strong sense of urgency, and are able to multi-task.

ABOUT EXECUTIVE CHEF CRAIG HOPSON: A true Aussie with a cool, laid-back style and salt-air tousled hair, Chef Craig Hopson hails from a small town outside of Perth called Geraldton. As a teenager, dreaming of becoming a professional surfer, he stumbled upon a restaurant job that allowed him to surf during the day and work at night. Awakening a natural talent in the kitchen, that job turned into a career and a lifelong passion for cooking. He soon traded in his surfboard for four years of culinary education and apprenticeships around the country. Passionate to learn more, he then moved to Europe to train at some of Europe’s best restaurants, including several with Three Michelin Stars. Continuing his culinary journey, he subsequently moved to the United States, where he was immediately recognized as a rising star and was sought after to lead several notable kitchens in New York. Most notably, Chef Hopson was the Executive Chef at Le Cirque for 5 years. Ultimately, his desire to again find sun and surf again brought him to Los Angeles where he was able to combine his classical French training with his love for the relaxed beach life. Prior to The Strand House, Chef Hopson created unforgettable dining experiences as Executive Chef of Sea Level Restaurant at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach.

ABOUT THE STRAND HOUSE: The Strand House is located in the heart of Downtown Manhattan Beach and is one of the only fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles offering unobstructed ocean views. It was founded by a group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends, and it is proud to serve award-winning Coastal California Cuisine.

Please follow us on Instagram @strandhousemb or go to www.thestrandhousemb.com to see our menu, bios and photo gallery.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a pastry cook
• Holding a current food handlers card
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts is a plus
• Excellence in prepping and planning
• Clean work habits and attention to detail
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to multi-task & work with efficiency and ease amidst a fast paced and demanding environment
• Standing & walking eight-hour shifts
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays