Pastry Sous Chef

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our esteemed DO & CO family in Redondo Beach, CA.

About DO & CO:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly - sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily production of fresh high-quality foods
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
• Read, understand and train menu specifications
• Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen associates
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
• Upkeep and maintain food safety

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years' culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchens managing at least a team of 5 members.
• An associate's degree in pastry arts
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trend
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
• Ability to deal with heavy workload, work in a team as well as independently, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accurately monitor and reduce waste
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in different functions and levels
• Must be able to perform with a sense of urgency and a hands on approach to kitchen needs
• Must complete assign tasks within the given time and meet kitchen ready deadlines
• Schedule Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
• HACCP Knowledge

What we offer:

• Salary Range: $70,000-80,000 yearly
• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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