Pastry Sous Chef - The Nest Bakery

Kiawah Resort • Kiawah Island, SC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef, assume total responsibility of production of pastry and bread for the resort in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef. Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of the hotel production to include, but not limited to, all menu items supplied by outlet kitchen. Monitor all mise en place to ensure it is completed to satisfaction of set standards. Ensure each employee will be able to follow established recipe and plating guide provided to exact specification. Maintain and contribute to a positive work environment. Control food and labor cost. Pay Rate: The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process. Qualifications: Knowledge of food cost controls. Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through with assigned tasks. Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment. Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines of food displays. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Ability to direct, manage and motivate a team. Ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work environment. Ability to follow recipes, to increase or decrease recipe as needed. Ability to direct performance of pastry kitchen staff and follow up with corrections where needed. Ability to motivate pastry kitchen staff and maintain a cohesive team. Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met. Ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment, under sometimes extreme heat and stress.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food cost controls.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines of food displays.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to direct, manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to maintain a clean, neat and organized work environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, to increase or decrease recipe as needed.
• Ability to direct performance of pastry kitchen staff and follow up with corrections where needed.
• Ability to motivate pastry kitchen staff and maintain a cohesive team.
• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment, under sometimes extreme heat and stress.
• Must be able to reach, bend and stoop occasionally
• Must be able to carry items up to 40lbs over moderate distances occasionally
• Must be able to work in an office setting with tasks such as typing, answering phones, use of a computer for hours at a time
• Must be able to verbally communicate with employees and managers one-on-one or by phone
• Must be able to work on site daily

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all internal customers efficiently. stewarding, service staff
• Fill out all requisitions properly.
• Follow all rules and regulations in employee hand book properly.
• Rotate product in walk in cooler.
• Clean and maintain equipment properly.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Organize and set up work station fast and efficiently.
• Responsible for the set up and execution of the Jasmine Sunday desserts brunch buffet, Sea side buffet and set up.
• Schedule appropriately the team base on business level.
• Ensure all guest special requests are met.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the team.
• Follow and support Resort Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail Shops
• Employee Meal Program
• Employee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the year
• Recognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer Recognition
• Leadership & Career Development
• Bi-annual Wellness Fair
• Free Parking!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment.
• 401k – available after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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