Executive Pastry Sous Chef

M Street Entertainment Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M Street Entertainment Group in Nashville is seeking an Executive Pastry Sous Chef to lead pastry production across our concepts. You will supervise daily pastry operations, mentor the pastry team, and ensure world-class quality and presentation for high-volume service and special events.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a culinary leadership role, strong pastry skills, and a proven ability to manage inventory, safety standards, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong pastry and baking experience with excellent technical skills.
• Experience leading, training, and developing a culinary team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Open and receptive to feedback.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen standards.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry production and ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Prepare pastries, desserts, baked goods, and breads according to M Street standards.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop pastry Team Members.
• Plan and execute production for daily service, events, and special functions.
• Manage pastry inventory, ordering, storage, and product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen.
• Collaborate with culinary, operations, and events teams.
• Support recipe development and process improvements.
• Maintain accountability and contribute to a positive team culture.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $90,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Back of House
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: EXECU001138

Description

Join M Street Entertainment Group as an Executive Pastry Sous Chef and lead pastry production across our Nashville concepts. Bring your creativity, technical expertise, and leadership skills to a team committed to exceptional food and hospitality.

Who We Are

M Street is more than just a collection of four exceptional dining concepts - we are a vibrant, innovative community driven by a shared passion for great food and drink, meaningful experiences, and constant growth. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, committed to teamwork, and focused on elevating every guest interaction. M Street is the premier lifestyle and hospitality organization in Tennessee - and we're just getting started.

What You'll Do

The Executive Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing daily pastry production and leading the pastry team across M Street concepts. This role combines strong technical pastry skills with team leadership, organization, and a commitment to consistent quality and execution.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead daily pastry production and ensure consistent quality and presentation
• Prepare pastries, desserts, baked goods, and breads according to M Street standards
• Lead, train, coach, and develop pastry Team Members
• Plan and execute production for daily service, events, and special functions
• Manage pastry inventory, ordering, storage, and product quality
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen
• Collaborate with culinary, operations, and events teams
• Support recipe development and process improvements
• Maintain accountability and contribute to a positive team culture

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role
• Strong pastry and baking experience with excellent technical skills
• Experience leading, training, and developing a culinary team
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Creative, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement
• Open and receptive to feedback
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen standards
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Why M Street?

• Work with passionate professionals in one of Nashville's top hospitality teams
• Be part of a diverse, dynamic, and award-winning culture
• Endless opportunities for growth, learning, and career development
• Make a real impact while having fun doing what you love

Experience

• 2 years: Experience as a Sous Chef or similar leadership role in fine dining
• Must have longevity (2 years+ under the same restaurant/group
• Organized
• Open and receptive to feedback
• Proactive mindset
• Strong product knowledge
• Station mastery

Preferred

• 2 years: Experience as a Sous Chef or similar leadership role in fine dining
• Must have longevity (2 years+ under the same restaurant/group
• Organized
• Open and receptive to feedback
• Proactive mindset
• Strong product knowledge
• Station mastery

Equal Opportunity Employer

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