Pastry Sous Chef

Salt Patisserie Llc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

SALT Patisserie in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join our team. You will lead the pastry crew, oversee daily production, and ensure the high standards SALT is known for. The role requires strong pastry skills, leadership ability, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Competitive pay, full-time status, and opportunities for growth are offered. Expect hands-on involvement with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, fillings and breads, with an

Qualifications

• Professional pastry or bakery experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and production.
• Viennoiserie and laminated dough experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to lead by example.
• Positive attitude and willingness to teach and develop others.
• Care about quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef with daily pastry and bakery production.
• Help lead, train, and support the pastry team.
• Oversee production and ensure items are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all products.
• Work hands-on with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, creams, breads, fillings, and other pastry production.
• Help organize daily prep and production lists.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient and production needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Help enforce recipes, procedures, food safety, and SALT standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and help keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Mentoring

Consistency

Quality control

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

PASTRY SOUS CHEF

SALT Patisserie | Newton, MA

Full-Time

SALT Patisserie is looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our team.

We’re looking for someone who is not only a strong pastry cook, but also a leader. Someone who takes pride in their work, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and can help lead our pastry team while maintaining the quality and consistency SALT is known for.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef with daily pastry and bakery production
• Help lead, train, and support the pastry team
• Oversee production and ensure items are completed correctly and on schedule
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all products
• Work hands-on with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, creams, breads, fillings, and other pastry production
• Help organize daily prep and production lists
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient and production needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Help enforce recipes, procedures, food safety, and SALT standards
• Troubleshoot production issues and help keep the kitchen running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Professional pastry or bakery experience required
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and production
• Viennoiserie and laminated dough experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to lead by example
• Positive attitude and willingness to teach and develop others
• Someone who genuinely cares about quality and consistency

What We Offer

• Full-time position
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a growing pastry company
• Creative and professional kitchen environment
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility within SALT
• As company grows, benefits will also be added

We’re looking for someone who wants more than just another pastry job. We want someone who is excited to grow with SALT, help develop our team, and play an important role in what we’re building.