Pastry Sous Chef

Blackberry Farm•Aurora, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Responsible for managing the line-level pastry team under the Pastry Chef's direction to ensure high quality, high morale, and proper food cost levels. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests. Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education. Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

3 Years Experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education
Minimum of 1-year experience in Restaurant and Pastry
Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively.
Must be able to compose effective recipes.
Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches.
Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both.
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals.
Requires heavy lifting of up to fifty pounds.
Requires working entire shift standing up.
Requires constant bending, stooping, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Managing the team to execute the vision of the Pastry Chef
Cleanliness and organization of bakeshop
Communication and ordering of all pastry specific supplies and equipment
Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
Managing dessert production and rotation to ensure food cost and BEST goals are achieved.
Assisting in menu development under guidance from Pastry Chef
Training of all pastry team members to ensure the movement of the team through the tiered system
Completing monthly inventories