Luxury Pastry Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Desserts

Auberge Resorts Collection; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in leading daily pastry operations across restaurant, banquet, and in-room dining. You will manage labor, food cost, sanitation, and uphold luxury dining standards.

Lead a pastry team, ensure quality, consistency, and presentation while supporting other culinary departments. A culinary background and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong communication and guest service orientation.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations and workflow.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily pastry operations across restaurant and events.
• Lead shifts, coordinate mise en place, production, staffing, and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet standards.
• Inspect ingredients and finished dishes for quality and freshness.
• Coach and motivate the pastry team while upholding standards.
• Monitor food costs and labor to optimize efficiency.
• Maintain safety and sanitation, equipment, and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in leading daily pastry operations across restaurant, banquet, and in-room dining. You will manage labor, food cost, sanitation, and uphold luxury dining standards.

Lead a pastry team, ensure quality, consistency, and presentation while supporting other culinary departments. A culinary background and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.