Pastry Sous Chef

Spago Beverly Hills is Spago Beverly Hills is Wolfgang Puck 's flagship restaurant and one of the most celebrated dining destinations in the world. Renowned for its innovative California cuisine, exceptional hospitality, and commitment to culinary excellence, Spago continues to set the standard for fine dining through creativity, precision, and the finest seasonal ingredients. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organized Pastry Sous Chef to join our award‑winning pastry team. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most talented chefs while helping create refined desserts, breads, mignardises, and specialty pastry items that reflect the innovation and excellence synonymous with the Wolfgang Puck name. The ideal candidate is passionate about fine dining, thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance kitchen, and leads by example through professionalism, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to quality. What You'll Do Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in leading the daily operations of the pastry department. Prepare and execute seasonal desserts, plated desserts, breads, viennoiserie, mignardises, and specialty pastry items with exceptional attention to detail. Maintain Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and execution. Train, mentor, and develop pastry cooks while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Assist with recipe development, menu changes, and seasonal offerings. Ensure proper product rotation, inventory management, and ordering. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Collaborate with the culinary team to create memorable guest experiences. Lead by example during service while maintaining composure in a high-volume, luxury dining environment. What We're Looking For 3+ years of pastry experience in a Michelin‑level restaurant, luxury hotel, or comparable fine dining environment. Previous leadership experience as a Pastry Sous Chef, Lead Pastry Cook, or similar role. Strong knowledge of classical and modern pastry techniques. Experience with plated desserts, chocolate work, breads, laminated doughs, ice creams, petits fours, and mignardises. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to multitask and perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality. A passion for continuous learning, creativity, and hospitality. Pay: 80,000 - 85,000 / year Why Join Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group? Work at one of the world's most iconic restaurants. Competitive salary. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with 30% company match. Paid time off. Dining discounts at all Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining locations Career growth opportunities within Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to culinary innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about pastry, inspired by creativity, and ready to contribute to one of the industry's most respected culinary teams, we'd love to hear from you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job‑related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolfgang Puck