Pastry Sous Chef

2 years

Reports to: Corporate Pastry Chef

Summary of Position:

The Pastry Sous Chef at Big Fish Hospitality is responsible for pastry production, overseeing quality control of pastry production, ordering product and monitoring inventory, managing and mentoring employees, reporting to the Corporate Pastry Chef and adhering to all health department regulations.

At least 2 years experience in a Pastry Sous Chef role. Has knowledge in chocolate tempering, cake/petit fours, and basic bread work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversees and executes the production of all restaurant pastry menu items with a team of pastry cooks.

Assists in ordering all pastry specific products based on pars and inventory management to ensure low food costs.

Assists in the management of all pastry employees, including recruiting, scheduling, reviewing, disciplinary actions and terminating alongside the Corporate Pastry Chef. Manages staff schedules and ensures cuts are being made whenever possible. Fills in for hourly employees when necessary.

Adheres to all company policies on work safety and follows safety guidelines. Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

Always models, leads and promotes teamwork and maintains a positive work environment

Maintains open lines of communication with the Corporate Pastry Chef, FOH, and Management to address any updates/issues/concerns as they arise.

Ensures all health department standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards.

Completes and maintains all monthly inventories with BOH team

Continually works through R&D process with the Corporate Pastry Chef.

Effectively communicates to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Multitasks calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Able to move and lift up to 50 pounds

Able to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Collaboration

Training and Development

Inventory Management

Stress Management

Creativity in Pastry Design

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Positive Attitude

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Pastry Techniques

Cake Making

Chocolate Work

Dough Making

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