Pastry Sous Chef - Lead, Create & Inspire Desserts

Gaylord Hotels; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Gaylord Hotels seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and guide staff in delivering high-quality food and guest experiences at National Harbor, MD.

The role manages all food-related functions, maintains sanitation standards, and works to improve guest and employee satisfaction while adhering to budget. Leadership responsibility includes staff development and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Job description

Gaylord Hotels seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and guide staff in delivering high-quality food and guest experiences at National Harbor, MD.

The role manages all food-related functions, maintains sanitation standards, and works to improve guest and employee satisfaction while adhering to budget. Leadership responsibility includes staff development and ensuring compliance with regulations.