Pastry Sous Chef

The Dewberry Charleston•Charleston, SC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef position is within the Culinary Department at The Dewberry, a luxury hotel located in downtown Charleston. The Dewberry is a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient, known for its world-class service and unique brand standards, described as "Southern ReimaginedTM". The team is a tight-knit group of passionate individuals dedicated to offering a flawless experience. This role reports directly to the Executive Pastry Chef and is crucial in maintaining the hotel's high-quality culinary offerings, particularly in the pastry section.

Requirements

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

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.