Pastry Sous Chef

Atlas Restaurant Group • Annapolis, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team, set standards, build a culture of creativity and discipline, and craft desserts that leave a lasting impression. At Atlas, our kitchens are more than places to cook—they’re where artistry and precision meet. As Pastry Sous Chef, you’ll partner closely with the Executive Chef, guiding the pastry team, elevating technique, and ensuring every detail—from prep to presentation—reflects an unwavering commitment to quality.

The Pastry Sous Chef must check and monitor that all of the set culinary standards and recipes are maintained. Must be solutions driven and have an interactive leadership style. Excellent food knowledge and a working understanding of every menu item are necessary to effectively train and develop the staff. Atlas Restaurant Group volume demands that every Pastry Sous Chef be involved in each shift so sound time management skills must be practiced to ensure successful management and follow thru on all responsibilities. All costs associated with the production of food must constantly be analyzed to ensure maximum productivity and profit. Every member of the management team is responsible for maintaining the quality standards set by Atlas Restaurant Group. The Pastry Sous Chef will take full responsibility for his or her outlet. Leading, teaching and disciplining employees, under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related high-volume experience and 1 year of managerial experience.
• Maintains local health department food handler’s certification up to date and current.
• A passion for food, employee development, and exceptional work ethic.
• Vast understanding of methodology for most pastry operations.
• Able to perform in a team serving environment.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays – REQUIRED.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, and lift 40+ lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Solutions driven and have an interactive leadership style.
• Excellent food knowledge and a working understanding of every menu item.
• Being an effective listener, before acting is essential. (Seek to understand)

Responsibilities

• Check and monitor that all of the set culinary standards and recipes are maintained.
• Ensure sound time management skills are practiced to ensure successful management and follow thru on all responsibilities.
• Analyze all costs associated with the production of food to ensure maximum productivity and profit.
• Take full responsibility for his or her outlet.
• Lead, teach, and discipline employees, under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Check employee roster, make sure all stations are here and ready to go.
• Inventory and ordering for the following day.
• Maintain local health department food handler’s certification up to date and current.
• Enforce proper sanitation practices.
• Prepare in accordance with quality, availability and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily and weekly basis.
• Strive for perfection in the outlet, 100 % Guest satisfaction.
• Assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation.
• Ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and always improved.
• Organize food production in a cost effective and hygienic manner.
• Train employees on formulas and systems.
• Plan production for coming days.
• Control food cost by maintaining food standards at reasonable cost through liaison with the Purchasing Department to check prices, market price fluctuation, quality, etc.

Benefits

• Health coverage that supports you—medical, dental, and vision
• A 401(k) to invest in your future
• 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
• Paid parental leave to support life’s biggest moments
• Ongoing learning and leadership development to keep you growing
• Real opportunities to move, grow, and build your career across our brands and markets
• Pet Insurance options—because they’re part of your family too
• A 40% dining discount across all Atlas Restaurant Group properties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed