Pastry Sous Chef

The Dewberry Charleston • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Pastry Sous Chef

DEPARTMENT: Culinary

REPORTS TO: Executive Pastry Chef

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: 

Prepare a variety of pastry items for cooking.
Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
Know and comply with The Dewberry’s standard portion sizes, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
Handles, store, and rotate all products properly.
Assist with food prep during off-peak periods.
Close the kitchen properly, following the closing checklist for pastry.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
Assist the Pastry Chef with menu planning.

Requirements

• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of one year of Food and Culinary experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult internal and external guests with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Artistic ability to create themed menu items, innovative presentation, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of pastry items for cooking.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Know and comply with The Dewberry’s standard portion sizes, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handles, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Assist with food prep during off-peak periods.
• Close the kitchen properly, following the closing checklist for pastry.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with menu planning.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match (4%)
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Complimentary Downtown Parking
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning
• Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet
• Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance
• Optional Supplemental Coverages
• Financial Advising with Roadside Capital
• Competitive Pay
• Advancement & Growth Opportunities
• Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
• Flexible Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees