Pastry Chef Job at Zōtō, Sarasota, FL

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  • Zōtō
  • Sarasota, FL

Job Description

Join the Zōtō Team — Fine Dining Pastry Chef Wanted

Are you passionate about dessert artistry and ready to help define a world-class Japanese-inspired dining experience? Zōtō, a sleek, modern izakaya blending elevated sushi, seasonal Japanese dishes, craft sake, and inventive drinks, is searching for a talented Pastry Chef to round out our culinary story. 

Who We Are

At Zōtō, every dish and drink is a gift, a carefully crafted expression of respect, culture, and storytelling. Our concept is rooted in the Japanese tradition of “gift-giving,” where thoughtful presentation, seasonality, and genuine hospitality bring guests together in meaningful ways. 

The Role — Pastry Chef

As our Pastry Chef, you will:

  • Create refined, artful desserts that complement Zōtō’s Japanese-inspired menu and elevate the overall dining experience.

  • Develop seasonal and signature dessert offerings that reflect our commitment to quality, seasonality, flavor balance, and presentation.

  • Collaborate with culinary and beverage leadership to design harmonious dessert pairings — from sake and Japanese whisky to cocktails and wine.

  • Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety in all pastry preparation and plating.

  • Manage dessert station prep, inventory, storage, and organization to support smooth service in a fine-dining, high-end sushi-driven environment.

  • Bring creativity, precision, and a passion for craftsmanship, blending Japanese sensibilities with global pastry techniques.

We’re Looking For Someone Who…
  • Has proven experience as a Pastry Chef, ideally in fine dining or upscale Asian-fusion or Japanese settings.

  • Possesses strong pastry technique, creativity, and an eye for detail, from flavor balance to elegant plating and presentation.

  • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen, collaborating closely with chefs and front-of-house staff.

  • Appreciates the values of seasonality, ingredient-driven cooking, and thoughtful hospitality.

  • Is excited by the idea of crafting desserts that are not just food, but a final, memorable “gift” for guests.

Why You’ll Love Working at Zōtō
  • Be part of a culinary concept backed by acclaimed chefs and a bold vision for modern Japanese-fusion dining. 

  • Work in an environment where creativity, collaboration, and seasonal sourcing shape the menu and guest experience.

  • Help build a dessert program from the ground up, defining Zōtō’s sweet signature.

  • Share in a culture centered on hospitality, excellence, and “the gift of food and connection.”

Job Tags

Full time,

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