Pastry Sous Chef | Lead a High-Tempo Pastry Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare benefits

Daily meals

Job summary

DO & CO group in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily production of high-quality pastries and desserts. The role requires strong baking expertise, team leadership, and strict adherence to food safety standards.

You will manage a team, train staff on menu specifications, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced setting. Competitive salary and full benefits accompany this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen leading at least 5 team members.
• Associate’s degree in pastry arts.
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage heavy workload.
• Schedule flexibility (night, weekends, holidays).
• HACCP knowledge and food safety compliance.

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 staff.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to management and the hygiene team.
• Uphold ongoing food safety and cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in pastry arts

Tools

HACCP Knowledge

Job description

DO & CO group in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily production of high-quality pastries and desserts. The role requires strong baking expertise, team leadership, and strict adherence to food safety standards.

You will manage a team, train staff on menu specifications, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced setting. Competitive salary and full benefits accompany this exciting opportunity.