Pastry Sous Chef - Creative Lead, Early 5AM Start

Bon Appétit Management Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join our team in Meadow Point. This role oversees pastry operations, mentors a high-performing kitchen team, and ensures top-quality desserts while managing budget and safety standards.

The position is onsite in San Jose, with Sunday-Thursday hours starting at 5:00 AM. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory pastry experience, a culinary degree, and a commitment to sustainability and hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of kitchen supervisory/leadership experience in a high-volume, quality-focused food service setting.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a safety culture in food and workplace.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Proficient with computer tools, including Google Suite.
• Passion for exceptional food, sustainability, and hospitality.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rigorously manage food and workplace safety to protect guests and staff.
• Lead and mentor kitchen team to deliver high-quality pastries.
• Oversee daily culinary operations and budget monitoring.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine to optimize dining experience.
• Ensure consistent adherence to menus, production, and prep guidelines.
• Foster a culture of training and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate sustainable sourcing with procurement standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety leadership

Google Suite

Sustainability passion

Union experience

Education

Culinary degree (accredited)

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join our team in Meadow Point. This role oversees pastry operations, mentors a high-performing kitchen team, and ensures top-quality desserts while managing budget and safety standards.

The position is onsite in San Jose, with Sunday-Thursday hours starting at 5:00 AM. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory pastry experience, a culinary degree, and a commitment to sustainability and hospitality excellence.