Lux Pastry Sous Chef - Michelin Level Fine Dining

Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 30% company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Spago Beverly Hills, part of Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc., is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join its award-winning pastry team in Beverly Hills. You will lead daily pastry operations, craft seasonal desserts, breads, mignardises, and oversee quality, presentation, and execution in a fast-paced fine-dining kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of pastry experience in upscale or Michelin-level settings, strong leadership, and a passion for creativity and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pastry experience in an upscale or 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.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Seasonal desserts

Plated desserts

Mignardises

Laminated doughs

Chocolate work

Job description

Spago Beverly Hills, part of Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc., is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join its award-winning pastry team in Beverly Hills. You will lead daily pastry operations, craft seasonal desserts, breads, mignardises, and oversee quality, presentation, and execution in a fast-paced fine-dining kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of pastry experience in upscale or Michelin-level settings, strong leadership, and a passion for creativity and hospitality.