Lead Pastry Sous Chef – High-Volume Production

Foxwoods Resort Casino; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxwoods Resort Casino seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the central bake shop and multi-venue pastry production across resort venues. This role requires an associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts and at least four years in a senior kitchen role, with weekend/holiday shifts expected.

The selected candidate will supervise culinary staff, ensure health code compliance, and drive quality and consistency in pastries, breads, and desserts for VIP lounges, events, and restaurants.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts.
• Minimum of four years in a full-service or production kitchen/bakery with culinary management experience.
• Experience supervising pastry staff and coordinating multiple venues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-volume pastry and dessert production for resort outlets and events.
• Direct hot and cold pastry and baking stations according to standards.
• Ensure quality, portion control, and presentation of baked goods.
• Coordinate pastry logistics across casino hotels, dining venues, and events.
• Assist in menu development and testing of new dessert concepts.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper setup and cleanliness of areas.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume production

Pastry operations

Kitchen safety

Education

Associate or higher in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts

Job description

Foxwoods Resort Casino seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the central bake shop and multi-venue pastry production across resort venues. This role requires an associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts and at least four years in a senior kitchen role, with weekend/holiday shifts expected.

The selected candidate will supervise culinary staff, ensure health code compliance, and drive quality and consistency in pastries, breads, and desserts for VIP lounges, events, and restaurants.