Lead Pastry Sous Chef – Seasonal Desserts & Mentorship

Wolfgang Puck; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 30% company match

Paid time off

Dining discounts at Wolfgang Puck Fine

Job summary

Spago Beverly Hills, the flagship restaurant of Wolfgang Puck, invites a Pastry Sous Chef to lead a renowned pastry team in delivering refined desserts, breads, and mignardises that reflect the brand’s culinary excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of pastry experience in high-end dining, strong leadership, and mastery of both classic and modern techniques, within a fast-paced luxury kitchen. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pastry experience in a Michelin‑level restaurant, luxury hotel, or comparable fine dining environment.
• Previous leadership experience as a Pastry Sous Chef, Lead Pastry Cook, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern pastry techniques.
• Experience with plated desserts, chocolate work, breads, laminated doughs, ice creams, petits fours, and mignardises.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality.
• A passion for continuous learning, creativity, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in leading the daily operations of the pastry department.
• Prepare and execute seasonal desserts, plated desserts, breads, viennoiserie, mignardises, and specialty pastry items with exceptional attention to detail.
• Maintain Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
• Train, mentor, and develop pastry cooks while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Assist with recipe development, menu changes, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure proper product rotation, inventory management, and ordering.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create memorable guest experiences.
• Lead by example during service while maintaining composure in a high-volume, luxury dining environment.

Job description

Spago Beverly Hills, the flagship restaurant of Wolfgang Puck, invites a Pastry Sous Chef to lead a renowned pastry team in delivering refined desserts, breads, and mignardises that reflect the brand’s culinary excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of pastry experience in high-end dining, strong leadership, and mastery of both classic and modern techniques, within a fast-paced luxury kitchen. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits accompany this opportunity.