Pastry Sous Chef

Compass Group•New York, NY

5d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef works alongside the management team to lead and oversee a high-volume pastry operation, producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, Viennoiserie, and plated or buffet-style desserts to chocolate work. This hands-on role includes daily production, menu development, recipe testing, ordering and inventory oversight, and maintaining food, labor, health, and safety standards. The Pastry Sous Chef is also responsible for fostering a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture, supporting administrative and people-management responsibilities, and assuming leadership of the department in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Requirements

3+ years of pastry experience in high-volume production environments
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
Proficient with basic computer systems and kitchen operations

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred
Catering experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support the pastry team in daily production and service execution
Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal offerings
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all pastry items
Oversee production schedules, inventory, ordering, and waste control
Train, mentor, and motivate team members while maintaining a positive kitchen culture
Maintain sanitation, safety, and food handling standards in compliance with regulations
Support catering, special events, and high-volume production operations
Help manage labor efficiency and maintain smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment