Pastry Sous Chef

Compass Group•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond. Job Summary The Pastry Sous Chef works alongside the management team to lead and oversee our hourly pastry team through the daily high-volume production in the kitchen. This role requires a hands-on approach, where the Pastry Sous Chef will actively participate in production while also upkeeping administrative responsibilities and people management skills.

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent experience
Leadership skills
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High volume pastry production, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Pastry Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Pastry Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and execute catering events
Manage a lead a team
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team