Pastry Production Sous

Midwood Smokehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FS Food Group is seeking a talented Pastry Production Sous to lead Latin-inspired desserts across Calle Sol and Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, while supporting pastry needs for Mama Ricotta’s Yafo Kitchen and other brands. You'll balance recipes, production schedules, and distribution workflows to ensure consistent, crave-worthy pastry offerings across locations.

The role requires a degree in Pastry Arts or equivalent experience, at least 3 years in pastry, and strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Degree in Pastry Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a pastry role (Latin pastry experience is a plus!).
• Skilled in baking, dessert preparation, and plating.
• Bread baking experience is preferred.
• Able to work efficiently in a multi-location, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of desserts for all FS Food Group brands.
• Ensure recipes are followed for consistent taste, texture, and presentation.
• Help coordinate pastry production across multiple kitchen locations.
• Work directly with Pastry Chef and kitchen teams.
• Communicate effectively with both back- and front-of-house staff.
• Participate in tastings and quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of pastry tools and equipment.
• Monitor pastry ingredients and inventory levels.
• Help reduce waste and support budget goals.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Pastry Arts

Job description

Pastry Production Sous– Latin Pastry Focus| FS Food Group | Charlotte, NC

FS Food Group is looking for a talented Pastry Production Sous to help lead and elevate our pastry and bread programs. Three days a week, you'll produce the Latin-inspired desserts for two of our most vibrant concepts: Calle Sol and Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, and the other two days you'll support production for our Italian concepts and Plate Perfect Catering. This is a hands‑on, production-focused role centered at Mama Ricotta's and Yafo Kitchen.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about baking and desserts with Latin flair—think dulce de leche, tres leches, tropical fruits, spiced chocolate, and beyond. Success in this position requires not only exceptional pastry and bread expertise, but also strong organizational skills, as you'll balance multiple production schedules, recipe standards, and distribution workflows across several brands. You'll help ensure our pastry offerings are consistent, creative, and crave-worthy at every location we serve.

Qualifications:

Degree in Pastry Arts or equivalent professional experience

Minimum 3 years in a pastry role (Latin pastry experience is a plus!)

Skilled in baking, dessert preparation, and plating

Bread baking experience is preferred

Able to work efficiently in a multi‑location, fast‑paced environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between sites as needed

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of desserts for all FS Food Group brands

Ensure recipes are followed for consistent taste, texture, and presentation

Help coordinate pastry production across multiple kitchen locations

Work directly with Pastry Chef and kitchen teams

Communicate effectively with both back- and front‑of‑house staff

Participate in tastings and quality checks

Maintain cleanliness and functionality of pastry tools and equipment

Monitor pastry ingredients and inventory levels

Help reduce waste and support budget goals

About Us:

FS Food Group is one of the Southeast’s leading hospitality companies, known for vibrant concepts, outstanding service, and chef-driven menus. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe in building teams as diverse as the food we serve.

From the fresh, convenient YAFO Kitchen locations, to all the smoky old‑school barbecue from each Midwood Smokehouse, and from the homey Italian recipes of Mama Ricotta’s to the festive menu of Paco’s Tacos and Tequila and Calle Sol Latin Café, the company continues to provide the market with the best of every segment. Fresh real ingredients, an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to quality have propelled Frank Scibelli and FS Food Group to the success they enjoy today.