Pastry Sous Chef

Hotel Bel-Air; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel as a Pastry Sous Chef, where you will supervise the pastry team, ensure high-quality food production, and delight guests with exceptional culinary experiences. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a renowned establishment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Pension/401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Free Meals on Duty

Uniform provided with complimentary laundry

Complimentary stays with breakfast at all Dorchester Collection hotels

50% off at restaurants within all Dorchester Collection hotels

Qualifications

• Previous hotel or culinary experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Pastry team, track inventory, and ensure compliance with health and safety codes.
• Manage kitchen line operations and technical food production under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Handle special requests, menu planning, and recipe development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Pastry Sous Chef, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends but also through our award-winning learning academy, enabling you to achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

As a Pastry Sous Chef at Hotel Bel-Air, here are some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Pension/401k Plan
• Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Free Meals on Duty
• Uniform provided with complimentary laundry
• Exclusive access to a discount platform featuring thousands of retailers
• Hotel benefits including:
• Complimentary stays with breakfast at all 9 Dorchester Collection hotels - once a year at each hotel
• 50% off at restaurants within all Dorchester Collection hotels

Compensation ranges from $79,000 to $82,400 per annum.

What you'll do

You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Supervise and support the Pastry team, track inventory, place orders, monitor equipment maintenance, and ensure compliance with health and safety codes. Responsibilities include food production, preparation, plating, and garnishing to ensure top-quality guest experiences.
• Ability to cook and cover service shifts; flexible with schedule.
• Manage kitchen line operations and technical food production under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Uphold our core values: Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, and Creativity.
• Handle special requests, menu planning, and recipe development, ensuring consistency and minimizing waste. Assist with dietary restrictions and special occasions.
• Report and address imperfections to maintain luxury standards, collaborating with other departments.
• Physical requirements include bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and working in controlled or extreme temperatures.
• Varying work schedules including weekends and holidays are required.

What you'll bring

• Your personality and passion.
• Attention to detail, relationship-building skills, and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills and customer service ethic.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Previous hotel or culinary experience is preferred but not required.

More about Hotel Bel-Air can be found at this link.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production
• Industry: Hotels and Motels