Pastry Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Pastry & Team

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Daily meals

Career development opportunities

Global hospitality brand experience

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef in Des Plaines, IL to lead daily pastry production for our luxury hospitality teams. You will oversee bake schedules, ensure quality and timeliness, and mentor a kitchen crew.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in high-volume pastry or bakery operations, an associate degree in pastry arts, strong HACCP knowledge, and excellent communication. We offer full-time employment with benefits and opportunities for growth within a global luxury brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen managing a team.
• Associate’s degree in pastry arts.
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with urgency and teamwork.
• 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 associates.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety system to management and safety team.
• Other duties assigned by management.
• Upkeep and maintain food safety.

Skills

Baking techniques

Team supervision

Food safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced adaptability

Waste reduction

Education

Associate degree pastry arts

Job description

DO & CO is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef in Des Plaines, IL to lead daily pastry production for our luxury hospitality teams. You will oversee bake schedules, ensure quality and timeliness, and mentor a kitchen crew.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in high-volume pastry or bakery operations, an associate degree in pastry arts, strong HACCP knowledge, and excellent communication. We offer full-time employment with benefits and opportunities for growth within a global luxury brand.