Pastry Sous Chef

Beemok Hospitality Holdings LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper in Charleston, part of Beemok Hospitality Holdings LLC, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef and contribute to menu development for the outlet. You will supervise, coordinate, and maintain pastry operations, guiding staff in production and presentation to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in a culinary leadership role within a high-volume, luxury setting, with strong English communication and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership position in a high-volume setting.
• Experience in luxury environments preferred.
• Ability to work across kitchen stations and lead teams.
• Strong communication skills with guests, management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership and assume basic management responsibilities.
• Liaise between pastry division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise preparation and cooking of items and ensure quality.
• Develop and implement creative pastry menu items aligned with brand standards.
• Plan and execute special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly staff through scheduling, payroll, training and coaching.
• Lead and coach team to deliver exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Monitor production, costs, and quality daily; ensure safety and sanitation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

English communication

Team supervision

Menu development

Job description

The Pastry Sous Chef at The Cooper is responsible for supporting the team and assisting in developing the culinary concept for the specified outlet. This position, reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, will supervise, coordinate, and maintain the menu creation and planning, preparation, and production of all food items in the department. This role helps support managing the outlet kitchen operations, colleagues, and cuisine.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the pastry division and all other hotel departments.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to CP brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring.
• May manage other key culinary roles, including supervisors and other less senior Sous Chefs.
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency daily.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a culinary leadership position required in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, conference center or resort.
• Experience in the luxury & quality environment required.
• Ability to work in all stations in the kitchen.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and employees to their understanding.
• Ability to work a ten-hour shift, five or six days per week, in hot, noisy, and crowded conditions.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of food cost controls.
• Computer proficient.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Ability to think clearly, analyze, and resolve problems and exercise good judgment under high pressure or emergency situations.
• Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Ability to work effectively and relate well with senior management, colleagues, subordinates, and individuals inside and outside the hotel.
• Ability to ascertain guests’/employees’ needs and comply with such to ensure guest/employee satisfaction.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Ability to input and access information into the property management system.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to motivate hotel staff and maintain a cohesive team.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments, delegate work.
• Ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional with demanding/difficult guests and/or situations.
• Knowledge of fire and building codes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard kitchen and cooking equipment. Requires a full range of hearing, vision, taste, and smell. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., more than 75 pounds. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

BHCis an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law. BHC participates in E-Verify. A career at BHC is an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Here, we cultivate a culture where excellence and integrity thrive, and where each team member’s potential is nurtured in a dynamic, supportive environment. Your talents are recognized. Your ambitions are encouraged. Your work truly matters. Join us and discover where your journey at BHC can take you. Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC) is a purpose-driven portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and cultural landmarks in Charleston. Founded in 2021, BHC is guided by the belief that hospitality is at its finest when it creates enduring, meaningful connections. The journey began with the revitalization of The Charleston Place and has since grown to include Sorelle, The Riviera Theater, Credit One Stadium, American Gardens, and the upcoming waterfront hotel, The Cooper. Each property reflects BHC’s vision of hospitality as a way to connect people, celebrate culture, and carry Charleston forward.