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Position Summary The Pastry Sous Chef is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing both pastry production and service execution. This position supports and reports directly to the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless collaboration between pastry and savory teams. The Pastry Sous Chef will lead by example in maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation, while mentoring and developing the pastry team.
Job Responsibility
Oversee and actively participate in daily pastry production and service to ensure excellence in execution
Lead the pastry team during service, ensuring timely plating, consistency, and adherence to standards
Train, mentor, and develop pastry cooks, fostering growth and maintaining a high-performance team
Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal changes, and special offerings
Maintain and enforce all recipes, prep lists, and plating standards
Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to support financial goals
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and DOH regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
Step into a leadership role in the absence of senior culinary leadership
Requirements
3–5+ years of pastry experience in a fine dining or high-volume environment
Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
Strong background in both pastry production and à la carte service
Proven ability to train and develop team members
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality
Passion for hospitality and delivering a luxury guest experience
What we offer
End of year discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions of up to 4% of salary
Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward premiums based on the selected plan
Access to ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, short-term disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
Daily Family Meal
Employee discount at other Dinex properties (restrictions apply)