Pastry Sous Chef

Sugar, Butter, Chocolate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative culinary programs while ensuring excellence in pastry and baking techniques. With a focus on both classic and contemporary styles, you will manage bakery operations and inspire a team dedicated to quality and creativity. If you have a passion for pastries and a knack for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in bakery or restaurant settings.
• Strong understanding of bakery operations and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of bakery operations and production.
• Inspire and train staff while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Pastry techniques

Customer service

Time management

Food safety procedures

Education

Culinary training or degree

Job description

Job Opportunity: Pastry Sous Chef at Sugar Butter Chocolate

Sugar Butter Chocolate, a bakery, wholesale dessert supplier, ice cream shop, and cafe in Crown Heights, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to help lead our culinary programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a bakery, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of bakery operations, attention to detail, organization, cleanliness, and staff leadership skills.
• Ability to inspire staff, balance common sense with a commitment to excellence, and aim to exceed guest and client expectations.

Skills & Requirements:

• Flexible schedule, including early mornings and weekends.
• Leadership skills to train, mentor, recruit, and discipline staff.
• Passion for both classic and contemporary pastry and baking techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of profitability, quality assurance, and cost control, including reviewing monthly P&L and purchasing.
• Basic customer service skills.
• Manage all aspects of bakery operations and production.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Superior knowledge of pastry techniques, including the principles and formulas involving starches, fats, sugars, liquids, eggs, and flavorings.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce high-quality work efficiently.
• Positive interaction with team members, management, and customers to foster a professional environment.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting business and technical documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and manuals.
• Mathematical skills for calculating discounts, proportions, and percentages.
• Active practice of food safety procedures.
• Leadership, training, and motivation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Culinary training or degree preferred but not required.
• Strong English communication skills; Spanish is a plus.