Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Chef

Located at the JW Marriott in DC

Working as a Pastry Sous Chef, you are responsible for the preparation, production and ordering for the pastry department. You are responsible for handling, preparation and storing 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 Chef
• Good communication skills: ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instructions
• Assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Knowledgeable understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate
• Minimum of three to five years of Pastry experience in luxury restaurants and hotels
• Min of 3 years management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Batch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferred

Apply to Union Square Events today! Union Square Events is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Associates at Union Square Events are offered 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.