SEEKING EXECUTIVE PASTRY SOUS CHEF FOR MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT IN SAN FRANCISCO

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to partner, grow and learn from a Michelin-starred, James Beard Awarded Master Chef.

Executive Pastry Sous Chef Responsibilities:

Lead the daily management of the bakery and the entire pastry staff, ensuring quality control measures are being adhered to
Follow through with the Culinary Director, Executive Chef’s and Executive Pastry Chef's orders
Strong kitchen and leadership skills with a proven ability to coach and develop staff
Plan, prep, set up, and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry/Bake Shop, costing, scheduling, inventory, hiring, training, and R&D
Encourage employees to come up with operational innovations
Supervising workers to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards
Develop workable solutions to solve routine department and guest-related problems
Apply good judgment, able to bend a rule for a guest to create an excellent experience
React quickly and effectively to unplanned operational needs, while remaining calm under pressure
Accept the need for flexibility and respond to evolving circumstances
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a deadline-driven, demanding environment

Qualifications for Executive Pastry Sous Chef:

Proven 2-3 years of experience working as a pastry chef in a fast-paced environment, with a minimum of 2 Michelin Stars, in a similar capacity. No exceptions
Expert skill set in international cuisine and technique
Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
Very good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients
Confident culinary techniques and skills with the drive for excellence under pressure
Good sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead
Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift
Physically able to stand, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods every day in a hot kitchen

Executive Pastry Sous Chef Benefits:

Executive Pastry Sous Chef

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