Pastry Sous Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eataly is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to oversee the production of all pastries for their Houston location, which is a new store opening. This role involves managing a pastry team of approximately 10 employees and reporting directly to the Executive Chef, with functional reporting to the Head of Pastry. The Pastry Sous Chef will supervise and participate in the production of various Italian pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies, and other dolci for Eataly's counters and restaurants. Key responsibilities include assisting in team management (scheduling, payroll, feedback, motivation), training on Italian pastry production, ensuring quality standards, producing decorative items and special orders, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work area.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position
Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Intermediate computer skills
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Nice To Haves

Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the production of all pastries for Eataly, including Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci.
Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants.
Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels.
Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency.
Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders.
Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop.
Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.