Pastry Sous Chef

LINE Austin•Austin, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

More than a group of hotels, the LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. The LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. The LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture. We are seeking a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three (3) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
Strong communication skills
Collaborative spirit
Ethical Conduct
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS
Positive Attitude
Eye for Detail
Problem solving abilities

Responsibilities

Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
Maintain “open door” communication with employees
Uphold the highest standards of hospitality and service, constantly monitoring guest experience
Enforce training programs with the goal of constant improvement, both at the individual and group level
Responsible for obtaining maximum results in the utilization and appearance of the food and beverage areas, the quality levels, performance and standards of service
Offer guests an enjoyable experience that conforms to the LINE’s standards of excellence, professionalism and friendliness.
Have an interest in a wide variety of baking production: from classic Americana-style pastries to viennoiserie to sourdough hearth style breads; candidates must possess passion for producing a wide variety of pastry and baking in a high volume, FUN and challenging kitchen
Responsible for his or her baking and prep lists throughout the shift, including ensuring all needed supplies for the shift are available, prepped timely and according to training, and finished and labeled accurately.
Maintain a tidy, organized work space, and personal health and hygiene in conformation with established sanitation standards.
Approach the craft of baking with an inquisitive and open mind, take notes and adjust processes according to Pastry Chef’s direction, and own the responsibility to raise each other up as a team.
Handles guest complaints in the restaurant area as needed
Inspect and taste prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations
Participate in weekly departmental meetings
Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
Assist Pastry Chef in interviewing, selecting, training, guiding, managing and scheduling personnel
Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward
Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
Attend relevant meetings