Pastry Sous Chef - Lead & Elevate High-Volume Desserts

Salt Patisserie Llc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

SALT Patisserie in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry team in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery.

You will work hands-on with laminated doughs and viennoiseries while maintaining quality and presentation SALT is known for. This full-time role offers growth and a creative kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent organization, and a collaborative spirit focused on mentoring others and upholding food safety and recipes.

Qualifications

• Professional pastry or bakery experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong pastry techniques and production knowledge.
• Viennoiserie and laminated dough experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef with daily pastry and bakery production.
• Help lead, train, and support the pastry team.
• Oversee production and ensure items are completed on schedule.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across products.
• Work hands-on with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, creams, breads, fillings.
• Help organize daily prep and production lists.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and enforce SALT standards.

Skills

Pastry experience

Leadership

High-volume baking

Organization

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

SALT Patisserie in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry team in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery.

You will work hands-on with laminated doughs and viennoiseries while maintaining quality and presentation SALT is known for. This full-time role offers growth and a creative kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent organization, and a collaborative spirit focused on mentoring others and upholding food safety and recipes.