Pastry Sous Chef - High-Volume, Creative Pastry Lead

DO & CO; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Daily meals provided

Job summary

DO & CO in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily production of desserts in a busy full‑service kitchen. You will supervise a pastry team, train staff on menu specs, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in high‑volume kitchens, an associate degree in pastry arts, mastery of baking techniques, and strong communication. Competitive salary, full‑time, with healthcare and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchens managing at least a team of 5 members.
• Associate degree in pastry arts required.
• Mastery of baking techniques and current catering industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated.
• Ability to handle heavy workload in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to monitor and reduce waste.
• Excellent communication across staff and functions.
• Sense of urgency and hands-on kitchen approach.
• Task completion within deadlines and flexible shifts (nights/weekends/holidays).
• HACCP knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production of fresh high-quality foods.
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Read, understand and train menu specifications.
• Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen associates.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Upkeep and maintain food safety.

Skills

Team supervision

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Waste reduction

Education

Associate degree in pastry arts

Job description

DO & CO in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily production of desserts in a busy full‑service kitchen. You will supervise a pastry team, train staff on menu specs, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in high‑volume kitchens, an associate degree in pastry arts, mastery of baking techniques, and strong communication. Competitive salary, full‑time, with healthcare and 401(k) benefits.