Pastry Sous Chef - Fine-Dining Chocolate & Desserts Lead

Queen Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Miami Beach venue is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to enhance its culinary team. The ideal candidate will have advanced pastry techniques and leadership experience, ensuring high standards for dessert production and service. Responsibilities include training staff, innovating dessert offerings, and maintaining pristine kitchen standards. Candidates should have a formal pastry arts diploma and proven experience in fine dining environments, particularly with high-end dessert operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive pastry experience in high-end environments.
• 1-2 years in a chef de partie or junior sous role.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute mise en place for tasting menus and desserts.
• Prepare intricate dessert elements with exact techniques.
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff in sugar and chocolate handling.

Skills

Advanced pastry techniques and fine-dining plating skills

Service organization and time management

Leadership and people management

Advanced chocolate tempering techniques

Fluency in French, Spanish and English

Education

Formal diploma in pastry arts

Formal diploma in Chocolatier-Confiseur

Tools

Hospitality management systems (Toast, Craftable)

Job description

A prestigious Miami Beach venue is seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to enhance its culinary team. The ideal candidate will have advanced pastry techniques and leadership experience, ensuring high standards for dessert production and service. Responsibilities include training staff, innovating dessert offerings, and maintaining pristine kitchen standards. Candidates should have a formal pastry arts diploma and proven experience in fine dining environments, particularly with high-end dessert operations.