Pastry Sous Chef Upscale High Volume

Lager Executive Search; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid benefits

Vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Lager Executive Search is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef for an established scratch catering company in the NW suburbs. You will lead a team of 6–7 pastry staff, with daytime shifts finishing around 3:00 pm and occasional nights or weekends.

You will prepare scratch pastries, decorate and develop new products, contribute to R&D, and ensure quality and smooth production in a fast-paced environment. The role offers ownership and leadership growth, paid benefits, vacation, and a 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• Background in scratch pastry.
• Strong decorating and creative abilities.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage a team.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6–7 pastry staff.
• Prepare scratch pastries, decorate, and develop new products; contribute to R&D opportunities.
• Maintain quality standards and production workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Scratch pastry background

Decorating skills

Leadership experience

Spanish language skills (plus)

Job description

Overview

An established full-service scratch catering company in the NW suburbs is searching for a Pastry Sous Chef. The candidate should have a background in scratch pastry with a strong ability to decorate and create, and participate in R&D opportunities. Leadership is key, as the role will be responsible for a team of 6–7 employees with a strong opportunity for advancement. Primarily days with a 3:00 pm finish, with some nights and weekends. Excellent ownership and leadership team, paid benefits, vacation, and 401(k) with a match. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6–7 pastry staff.
• Prepare scratch pastries, decorate, and develop new products; contribute to R&D opportunities.
• Maintain quality standards and production workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Background in scratch pastry.
• Strong decorating and creative abilities.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage a team.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Schedule

Primarily daytime shifts with a 3:00 pm finish; some nights and weekends may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year.
• Paid benefits, vacation, and 401(k) with company match.