Pastry Sous Chef — Elevate Desserts & Lead a Creative Team

Sexy Fish Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Discount off your bill

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Sexy Fish Miami is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in creating high-quality pastry, desserts, and bakery items. You’ll help train junior staff, manage daily pastry operations, and ensure HACCP-compliant food safety and presentation standards.

Join a haute dining team in Miami with competitive benefits and opportunities for menu development. This role requires 2–3 years of pastry experience and formal pastry training.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary/pastry training or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years’ pastry or bakery experience in high-volume or fine-dining settings.
• Knowledge of standard recipes, portion controls, and plating guidelines.
• Ability to train and guide junior pastry staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and execution of all pastry items, desserts, and baked goods for service and events.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and plating guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Ensure products meet presentation and taste standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and guiding junior pastry staff.
• Coordinate daily tasks and station organization.
• Provide clear instructions and constructive feedback to ensure team efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in compliance with HACCP and local regulations.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to the Pastry Sous Chef or Executive Pastry
• Assist in special projects, seasonal menu changes, and themed events.
• Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and stock control as required.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Dessert presentation

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Food safety

Education

Culinary/pastry training

Job description

Sexy Fish Miami is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in creating high-quality pastry, desserts, and bakery items. You’ll help train junior staff, manage daily pastry operations, and ensure HACCP-compliant food safety and presentation standards.

Join a haute dining team in Miami with competitive benefits and opportunities for menu development. This role requires 2–3 years of pastry experience and formal pastry training.