Pastry Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a talented Pastry Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in Austin. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate pastry team, ensuring high-quality production and innovative culinary experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining standards, training new colleagues, and contributing to the overall success of the culinary department. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a luxury hotel environment. Join a team that values growth, diversity, and inclusivity in one of the fastest-growing markets in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a luxury, high-volume hotel.
• Strong skills in sugar work and chocolate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pastry team to ensure high productivity.
• Ensure all pastry items meet recipes and standards.
• Manage product rotation to minimize waste.

Skills

Leadership in pastry production

Sugar work

Chocolate skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

3 years leadership in luxury hotel

Tools

Computer literacy

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Your team and working environment:

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Company Description

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Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef/Assistant Executive Pastry Chef, responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• Lead and supervise pastry team, delegate and prioritize duties to ensure high productivity.
• Supervise colleagues to ensure quality and efficient service.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, daily features, and promotions.
• Ensure all pastry items meet recipes and standards, perform quality checks.
• Communicate standards and expectations to team.
• Monitor and delegate EcoSure and Servesafe standards, maintain temperature logs.
• Manage product rotation to minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.
• Report issues immediately; operate station daily including off days.
• Participate in daily briefings, liaise with outlet chefs, and improve food presentation.
• Ensure sustainability procedures are followed.
• Lead pastry department quality and production, coordinate with banquet and restaurant functions.
• Conduct shift briefings, assist in product development, and train new colleagues.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in pastry production.
• Skills in sugar work and chocolate preferred.
• Computer literacy is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Focus on guest needs, remain calm and courteous.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and ladder use.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years leadership in a luxury, high-volume hotel.

Additional Information

Join a committed team of Heartists, support diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a rewarding career at Fairmont Austin. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.