PASTRY SOUS CHEF

Groot Hospitality; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Las Vegas is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to oversee dessert production in a vibrant and diverse culinary environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and requires strong pastry skills and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience as a pastry cook or sous chef.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with supervising bakery staff.
• Inspect bakery items for quality and presentation.
• Participate in recipe development and special event planning.

Skills

Pastry and dessert skills

Fast and accurate work ethic

Ability to prepare mise en place

Job description

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Komodo Las Vegas, a Groot Hospitality venue, employs team members passionate about hospitality and dedicated to company values and customer service. We offer a diverse, fast-paced, multicultural environment with opportunities for career growth, work/life balance, and rewarding experiences.

The Pastry Sous Chef oversees and performs daily food production related to desserts, maintaining standards of quality, cleanliness, profitability, and staff supervision.

This role requires working weekends and holidays due to business needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Executive Chef with supervising bakery staff, including hiring, coaching, and delegating tasks.
• Participate in recipe development and special event planning.
• Inspect bakery items for quality and presentation.
• Work with leadership to control costs without compromising quality.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report hazards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience as a pastry cook, sous chef, or similar role.
• Strong pastry and dessert skills.
• Ability to prepare mise en place and handle closing duties.
• Fast and accurate work ethic.
• Availability to work during business hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Flexibility with shifts.

Physical & Working Conditions:

• Standing for extended periods.
• Exposure to cold, heat, and moisture.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds regularly.
• Basic understanding of pastry cooking directions.

This description is not exhaustive and may be amended as needed. Accommodations for disabilities are available, and requirements are subject to change to ensure safety and compliance.