Pastry Sous Chef — Lead the Luxury Hotel Pastry Team

The Knox, Auberge Collection; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading daily culinary operations across restaurant, banquet, and in-room dining. You will manage the pastry team, uphold quality, and drive labor and food-cost efficiency while maintaining luxury standards.

You will supervise cooks, coordinate service, and ensure compliance with health regulations, allergen controls, and presentation guidelines in a high-volume, luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum three years progressive culinary experience with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in food preparation, kitchen organization and quality control.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily culinary operations for restaurant, banquet, in-room dining, and other outlets.
• Lead assigned shifts, manage mise en place, staffing, and communication.
• Prepare and present dishes according to recipes, portions, quality, and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure freshness, flavor, and visual appeal of dishes.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading daily culinary operations across restaurant, banquet, and in-room dining. You will manage the pastry team, uphold quality, and drive labor and food-cost efficiency while maintaining luxury standards.

You will supervise cooks, coordinate service, and ensure compliance with health regulations, allergen controls, and presentation guidelines in a high-volume, luxury hotel setting.