Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef

More than a group of hotels, the LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. The LINE hotels are both reflective and responsiveshaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. The LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.

We are seeking a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

1. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times

2. Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel

3. Maintain "open door" communication with employees

4. Uphold the highest standards of hospitality and service, constantly monitoring guest experience

5. Enforce training programs with the goal of constant improvement, both at the individual and group level

6. Responsible for obtaining maximum results in the utilization and appearance of the food and beverage areas, the quality levels, performance and standards of service

7. Offer guests an enjoyable experience that conforms to the LINE's standards of excellence, professionalism and friendliness

8. Have an interest in a wide variety of baking production: from classic Americana-style pastries to viennoiserie to sourdough hearth style breads; candidates must possess passion for producing a wide variety of pastry and baking in a high volume, FUN and challenging kitchen

9. Responsible for his or her baking and prep lists throughout the shift, including ensuring all needed supplies for the shift are available, prepped timely and according to training, and finished and labeled accurately

10. Maintain a tidy, organized work space, and personal health and hygiene in conformation with established sanitation standards

11. Approach the craft of baking with an inquisitive and open mind, take notes and adjust processes according to Pastry Chef's direction, and own the responsibility to raise each other up as a team

12. Handles guest complaints in the restaurant area as needed

13. Inspect and taste prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations

14. Participate in weekly departmental meetings

15. Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions

16. Assist Pastry Chef in interviewing, selecting, training, guiding, managing and scheduling personnel

17. Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward

18. Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable

19. Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files

20. Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements

21. Attend relevant meetings

Core Competencies

1. High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

2. Three (3) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred

3. Strong communication skills

4. Collaborative spirit

5. Ethical Conduct

6. Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS

7. Positive Attitude

8. Eye for Detail

9. Problem solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience. We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.