Global Events Pastry Sous Chef, Operations

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Complimentary Meals

401K

Medical benefits (dental & vision)

Job summary

DO & CO AG is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef for Events & Culinary Operations to elevate daily kitchen excellence and lead a high-performing team across multiple U.S. venues, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami.

The role involves collaborating with the premier events team to craft curated desserts for global events such as Formula 1 and FIFA, while maintaining premium catering standards. The candidate will manage production, training, and scheduling, ensure food safety, and support menu

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree or certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining detail and consistency in food quality.
• Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations within your assigned area, guiding culinary teams to deliver quality, technique, portions, presentation, and cost control.
• Champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness and standardizing production recipes.
• Maintain production flow by monitoring inventory and communicating needs or discrepancies to the Executive Chef.
• Drive culinary innovation and catering excellence to elevate cost efficiency, quality, and guest experience.
• Ensure strict production standards meet timelines, quality benchmarks, and client specifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

DO & CO AG is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef for Events & Culinary Operations to elevate daily kitchen excellence and lead a high-performing team across multiple U.S. venues, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami.

The role involves collaborating with the premier events team to craft curated desserts for global events such as Formula 1 and FIFA, while maintaining premium catering standards. The candidate will manage production, training, and scheduling, ensure food safety, and support menu