Executive Pastry Sous Chef

SEEKING EXECUTIVE PASTRY SOUS CHEF FOR MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT IN SAN FRANCISCO

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to partner, grow and learn from a Michelin-starred, James Beard Awarded Master Chef.

Executive Pastry Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily management of the bakery and the entire pastry staff, ensuring quality control measures are being adhered to
• Follow through with the Culinary Director, Executive Chef’s and Executive Pastry Chef's orders
• Strong kitchen and leadership skills with a proven ability to coach and develop staff
• Plan, prep, set up, and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry/Bake Shop, costing, scheduling, inventory, hiring, training, and R&D 
• Encourage employees to come up with operational innovations
• Supervising workers to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards
• Develop workable solutions to solve routine department and guest-related problems
• Apply good judgment, able to bend a rule for a guest to create an excellent experience
• React quickly and effectively to unplanned operational needs, while remaining calm under pressure
• Accept the need for flexibility and respond to evolving circumstances
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a deadline-driven, demanding environment

Qualifications for Executive Pastry Sous Chef:

• Proven 2-3 years of experience working as a pastry chef in a fast-paced environment, with a minimum of 2 Michelin Stars, in a similar capacity. No exceptions
• Expert skill set in international cuisine and technique
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Very good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients
• Confident culinary techniques and skills with the drive for excellence under pressure
• Good sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead
• Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift
• Physically able to stand, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods every day in a hot kitchen

Executive Pastry Sous Chef Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO 
• Coaching and training tools 
• Great life balance