Pastry Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; California; On-site; USD 76,240 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Bon Appétit team is hiring a Pastry Sous Chef in Mountain View, CA to lead pastry operations and deliver high-quality desserts. You will manage a skilled pastry team, ensure safety standards, and oversee production and training to uphold culinary excellence.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with stakeholders, and adherence to sustainability and health protocols while delivering exceptional hospitality and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts with a pastry specialization preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume, premium food service.
• Strong leadership and purpose-driven management approach.
• Passion for pastry arts, precise decorating skills, and baking science understanding.
• Strong communication skills for guiding and collaborating with a diverse team.
• Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Elevated health & safety standards and interest in sustainable practices.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Experience managing in a Union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and allergen management in pastry department.
• Follow menu specs, production guides, and prep expectations with checklists for consistency.
• Oversee pastry production from viennoiserie to plated desserts.
• Model engaging hospitality and high-quality guest interactions.
• Support weekly inventory and waste reduction through planning.
• Train, mentor, and develop pastry team members.
• Assist leadership in sustainable sourcing and supplier standards.
• Ensure policies are implemented and adhered to by staff.

Skills

Pastry specialization

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Technical pastry arts

Communication

Safety & sustainability

Certifications

Union management

Education

Culinary arts degree with pastry specialization

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a Pastry Sous Chef position.
• Location: Mountain View, CA.
• Pay Range: $ 76,240.00 - $80,000.00 annually

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

We are seeking a dedicated Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing Bon Appétit team. This pivotal role holds direct responsibility for the quality, service, and overall experience within our dynamic pastry operation.

As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in motivating, training, developing, and directing our talented team members to consistently deliver a wide variety of desserts, artisan pastries, and delightful sweet goods. While championing exceptional service and achieving daily goals, you will also oversee critical administrative and operational tasks, including vigilant financial management, inventory analysis, and rigorous health and safety protocols.

The Pastry Sous Chef is a key contributor to culinary excellence, directly supporting and driving our commitment to operational excellence. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will leverage your technical expertise to forge strong partnerships with stakeholders, promoting Bon Appétit’s high standards and elevating user expectations across all pastry offerings. Utilizing your expertise in diverse baking techniques, precise recipe alignment, and artistic decoration, you will consistently craft memorable treats that resonate with and delight our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Food & Workplace Safety: Actively promote a robust culture of safety, ensuring meticulous adherence allergen management standards within the pastry department.
• Culinary Vision: Precisely follow all menu specifications, production guides, and prep expectations; diligently utilize opening/closing checklists to ensure consistent excellence.
• Lead Pastry Production: Oversee the preparation of a diverse range of pastry items-from morning viennoiserie to plated desserts- ensuring they perfectly complement and elevate our overall food operations.
• Model Engaging Hospitality: Set a leading example of genuinely friendly hospitality, ensuring that the pastry team’s interactions with guests are as high-quality as the products themselves.
• Inventory & Waste Stewardship: Provide essential support with weekly inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize food waste through precise production planning.
• Talent Development: Actively train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a skilled, motivated, and inclusive pastry team.
• Support Sustainable Sourcing: Assist leadership in guaranteeing that all ingredients are purchased in strict accordance with sector standards and sustainability commitments.
• Ensure Policy Compliance: Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef to ensure all employee guidelines and Bon Appétit policies are meticulously implemented and consistently adhered to.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pastry Specialization: A Degree in Culinary Arts with a pastry specialization is preferred, not required.
• Supervisory Experience: A minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience, gained within a similar high-volume, premium food service establishment.
• Leadership: Value-driven leadership invoked by a profound sense of purpose and a responsibility to the craft.
• Technical: Passion for exceptional pastry arts, precise decorating skills, and an understanding of the science behind baking.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively guiding, motivating, and collaborating with a diverse team.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient working knowledge of Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Safety & Sustainability: Demonstrates elevated Health & Safety standards as a non-negotiable priority and possesses a keen interest in sustainable food practices.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Union Management: Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Association eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace.