Lead Pastry Cook

Lead Pastry Cook – Husk (Charleston, SC)
Join Our Growing, Hospitality-Driven Team!

Husk is seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Pastry Cook to join our team and help lead one of Charleston’s most exciting dining destinations.

About Us:
Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, Husk is a flagship of Southern cuisine. We celebrate the soul of Southern food through ingredient-focused cooking and a deep respect for heritage ingredients. As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, The James, Marbled & Fin), we’re committed to redefining what it means to cook—and lead—with purpose in Charleston.

Who We're Looking For:

You are someone who takes pride in precise technique, creativity, and consistency in the pastry arts. This is a hands-on role perfect for a driven professional who brings both creativity and consistency to the table, while contributing to a dynamic, high-performance kitchen

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of pastries, plated desserts, breads, and components according to standardized recipes
• Assist in menu development, seasonal dessert features, and daily prep
• Ensure consistency in quality, presentation, and portioning
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked pastry and prep stations
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols at all times
• Work closely with the BOH team to support service and special events

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ year of pastry experience in a professional kitchen or bakery
• Detail-oriented, organized, and focused on consistency
• Passionate about pastry technique and open to learning
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen
• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, growth-oriented environment with high earning potential
• Outstanding benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (must work Full-Time)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) (must work Full-Time)
  • Employer paid Therapy, Coaching, and Mental Health Resource (Modern Health)
  • Next-day Pay: work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)
  • Dining discounts, gym membership discounts

If you're ready to grow your culinary career with a restaurant group that values passion, professionalism, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with Husk!