Pastry Sous Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Pastry Sous Chef to manage all pastry preparation, supervise staff, and control labor and food costs for Mason Street Grill and related outlets. The role requires 2–3 years of high-volume pastry production, strong knowledge of recipes, cost controls, and English proficiency; duties include training, scheduling, inventory, and participation in special events.

This exempt, full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities in a

Qualifications

• High school education preferred; apprenticeship, post secondary school, or equivalent work experience beneficial.
• 2–3 years of managerial pastry production experience in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of food and labor cost controls; HACCP familiarity is helpful.
• Strong reading/writing and math skills; English proficiency required.
• Able to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
• Finger/hand dexterity and ability to lift up to 200 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns duties to pastry staff for efficient operation.
• Trains pastry staff in dessert preparation per Pastry Chef standards.
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of products with HACCP compliance.
• Adheres to cost and quality control procedures.
• Oversees daily safety and sanitation practices.
• Performs duties related to special events, VIP parties, and staff functions.
• Prepares all food items according to recipe specifications.
• Maintains employee records and assists in evaluations.

Skills

Pastry production

Managerial experience

Cost controls

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Pastry Sous Chef

DEPARTMENT: Culinary

SUPERVISOR: Pastry Chef

UPDATED: October 1, 2026

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for all pastry preparation, control of pastry labor and food costs for all Food and Beverage Outlets to include Mason Street Grill.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision for efficient operation of the pastry shop.

• Trains and supervises pastry staff in the proper preparation of desserts/pastry items from the standards set by the Pastry Chef.

• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) usage and rotation of food products so as to comply with HACCP & Health Department regulations.

• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.

• Supervises daily safety and sanitation practices.

• Performs other duties as requested, such as development and execution of special events, VIP parties and staff events.

• Prepare all food items according to recipe specifications.

• Perform other culinary and managerial duties as assigned.

• Responsible for maintaining proper employee files in accordance to the hotel’s attendance and disciplinary procedures.

• Assists in timely performance evaluations of staff.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education preferred. Apprenticeship, post secondary school, or equivalent work experience beneficial.

• Managerial and pastry production experience Preferred in similar hotel or resort. 2-3 years in high volume production in pastry/bakery shop, associate dining, upscale restaurants, and multiple outlet operations including large banquet functions.

• Additional language and math skills and basic computer knowledge helpful.

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.

• Able to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.

• Able to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

• Knowledge of food and labor cost controls, inventory and the calculation of these controls.

Salary Exempt - Wage Range $58,000 - $63,000

Equal Opportunity Employer