Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef

Refine the craft. Lead with heart, deliver excellence-every plate, every service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team, set standards, build a culture of creativity and discipline, and craft desserts that leave a lasting impression.

At Atlas, our kitchens are more than places to cookthey're where artistry and precision meet. As Pastry Sous Chef, you'll partner closely with the Executive Chef, guiding the pastry team, elevating technique, and ensuring every detailfrom prep to presentationreflects an unwavering commitment to quality.

About the Role

The Pastry Sous Chef must check and monitor that all of the set culinary standards and recipes are maintained. Must be solutions driven and have an interactive leadership style. Excellent food knowledge and a working understanding of every menu item are necessary to effectively train and develop the staff. Atlas Restaurant Group volume demands that every Pastry Sous Chef be involved in each shift so sound time management skills must be practiced to ensure successful management and follow thru on all responsibilities. All costs associated with the production of food must constantly be analyzed to ensure maximum productivity and profit. Every member of the management team is responsible for maintaining the quality standards set by Atlas Restaurant Group. The Pastry Sous Chef will take full responsibility for his or her outlet. Leading, teaching and disciplining employees, under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef.

The Requirements

As a Pastry Sous Chef, we would love you to have:

• At least 2 years of related high-volume experience and 1 year of managerial experience
• Check employee roster, make sure all stations are here and ready to go
• Inventory and ordering for the following day
• Maintains local health department food handler's certification up to date and current
• A passion for food, employee development, and exceptional work ethic
• Enforcing proper sanitation practices
• Prepare in accordance with quality, availability and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis
• Strive for perfection in the outlet, 100 % Guest satisfaction
• Assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation
• Ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and always improved
• Organize food production in a cost effective and hygienic manner
• Training employees on formulas and systems
• Planning production for coming days
• Being an effective listener, before acting is essential. (Seek to understand)
• Vast understanding of methodology for most pastry operations
• Control food cost by maintaining food standards at reasonable cost through liaison with the Purchasing Department to check prices, market price fluctuation, quality, etc.
• Able to perform in a team serving environment
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays REQUIRED
• Ability to stand during entire shift
• Ability to stand for extended periods, and lift 40+ lbs

What We Bring

At Atlas, we are intentional about how we show up for our leaders because the experience you create for our teams starts with the experience we create for you. We invest in our people in a way that is thoughtful, competitive, and built for growth.

Total Rewards The base salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000, aligned with your experience, leadership scope, and the impact you bring to the business.

Your Experience at Atlas Includes

• Health coverage that supports youmedical, dental, and vision
• A 401(k) to invest in your future
• 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
• Paid parental leave to support life's biggest moments
• Ongoing learning and leadership development to keep you growing
• Real opportunities to move, grow, and build your career across our brands and markets
• Pet Insurance optionsbecause they're part of your family too
• A 40% dining discount across all Atlas Restaurant Group properties, so you can experience what we create

This is more than a role. It's an opportunity to lead, grow, and shape the culture that defines Atlas.

Why Atlas? At Atlas Restaurant Group, we believe hospitality is a craft and culture is the differentiator. We are a growing collection of best-in-class concepts and hospitality destinations built on energy, excellence, and experience. From waterfront hotels to iconic restaurants, we create spaces where guests celebrate life's moments and where our teams build meaningful careers. Here, leadership isn't about titles. It's about impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and challenge our leaders to think strategically, act boldly, and execute flawlessly. We move with intention. We hold high standards. We lead the right way by being grounded in our Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Responsibility, Professionalism, Teamwork, Community, and Uniqueness. At Atlas, we don't chase industry standards. We define them.