Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry ChefUnion Square Events is seeking a Pastry Chef for a position located at the JW Marriott in DC. The role involves working as a Pastry Sous Chef, responsible for the preparation, production, and ordering for the pastry department. You will handle, prepare, and store perishable products. Additional duties may include menu development, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and hourly associate management to include hiring, counseling, coaching, and development.Key Responsibilities:Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive ChefGood communication skills: ability to understand, follow, and delegate written and verbal instructionsAssist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel managementStrong attention to detail and effective time managementPunctual and reliable attendanceKnowledgeable understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling proceduresPreferred Qualifications:A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificateMinimum of three to five years of pastry experience in luxury restaurants and hotelsMin of 3 years management experience, depending upon formal degree or trainingKnowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationBatch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferredUnion Square Events offers many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.