Hotel Pastry Sous Chef | Menu Innovation & Leadership

Union Square Events; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Union Square Events, located at the JW Marriott in DC, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef responsible for pastry preparation, production, ordering, and storage of perishables. The role may include menu development, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and hourly associate management including hiring and coaching.

Responsibilities also include supporting culinary production under the Executive Chef, strong communication, and adherence to safety and food-handling procedures. A.O.S.

Qualifications

• A.O.S. degree or culinary certificate required.
• 3–5 years pastry experience in luxury restaurants/hotels.
• Minimum 3 years management experience.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
• Batch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational culinary production under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Good communication skills: ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instructions.
• Assist in menu development, inventory, ordering, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management.
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Knowledgeable understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

Skills

Pastry experience

Staff management

Food safety knowledge

Education

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Job description

Union Square Events, located at the JW Marriott in DC, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef responsible for pastry preparation, production, ordering, and storage of perishables. The role may include menu development, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and hourly associate management including hiring and coaching.

Responsibilities also include supporting culinary production under the Executive Chef, strong communication, and adherence to safety and food-handling procedures. A.O.S.