Sous Chef, Pastry

Position Overview The Pastry Sous Chef will work alongside the Assistant Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to manage the daily operations of the kitchen, including leading and motivating a team of kitchen staff, creating menus, and managing food costs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work closely with the Assistant Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to create new menus and update existing ones Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation and cooking, plating, and presentation Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they follow the proper techniques, safety standards, and sanitation procedures Manage food costs by ordering ingredients, minimizing waste, and implementing inventory control procedures Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented according to the highest standards of quality, taste, and appearance Collaborate with other departments, such as front‑of‑house staff and management, to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction Keep up‑to‑date with industry trends, techniques, and innovations, and incorporate them into the menu and kitchen operations as appropriate Handle administrative duties, such as scheduling, payroll, and inventory management Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age. Bachelor's degree or culinary degree in a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience Certification from a culinary school preferred Two (2) or more years of experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or similar role Certified Food Protection Manager Certification required Previous leadership experience in the culinary field preferred Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and equipment Strong Knowledge of Breakfast Pastry Lamination work Complete knowledge of health and safety regulations Understanding of food cost management and inventory control Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software In‑depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations, especially large‑volume production Extensive kitchen technical knowledge and current culinary trends Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP Creative, innovative, and inspired to develop new and intriguing menus designed for appropriate clientele Ability to execute guidelines for proper staffing to maximize efficiency and minimize labor costs Strong overall knowledge of menu preparation and presentation Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with guests, management, Members, and other outside contacts Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and teams Excellent customer service skills Able to lead and mentor a team Excellent organizational skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends Work in a fast‑paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment Supervisory Responsibilities This position will supervise all line‑level positions within the pastry kitchen. Salary $55,000.00 per year - $70,000.00 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Fontainbleau