Pastry Sous Chef

DO & CO • Redondo Beach, CA

10d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DO & CO is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The position supports daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality output, adherence to production deadlines and quality standards, and compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements. The Pastry Sous Chef supervises and assists kitchen associates, trains them on menu specifications, and helps maintain food safety. DO & CO operates in airline catering, international event catering, and restaurants, lounges, and hotels across 33 locations, 12 countries, and 3 continents.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens, managing a team of at least 5 members.
• An associate’s degree in pastry arts.
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to monitor and reduce waste accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff across different functions and levels.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and take a hands-on approach to kitchen needs.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time and meet kitchen-ready deadlines.
• Schedule flexibility for different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production of fresh, high-quality foods.
• Ensure production processes and quality standards are followed and deadlines are met.
• Read and understand menu specifications and train associates on them.
• Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen associates.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report food safety management system problems to the manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Maintain food safety.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 401(k) and healthcare benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Daily complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Career development opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Opportunity to collaborate with and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree