Pastry Sous Chef

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
176 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA

Description

Spago Beverly Hills | Pastry Sous Chef

Spago Beverly Hills isWolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant and one of the most celebrated dining destinations in the world. Renowned for its innovative California cuisine, exceptional hospitality, and commitment to culinary excellence, Spago continues to set the standard for fine dining through creativity, precision, and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organizedPastry Sous Chefto join our award-winning pastry team. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most talented chefs while helping create refined desserts, breads, mignardises, and specialty pastry items that reflect the innovation and excellence synonymous with the Wolfgang Puck name.

The ideal candidate is passionate about fine dining, thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen, and leads by example through professionalism, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• Work at one of the world's most iconic restaurants.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 30% company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities within Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to culinary innovation and excellence.

If you're passionate about pastry, inspired by creativity, and ready to contribute to one of the industry's most respected culinary teams, we'd love to hear from you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Staff Development

Advanced

Attention to Detail

Advanced

Leadership & team management

Advanced

Advanced Pastry Knowledge

Advanced

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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