Pastry Sous Chef

AccorHotel • Chicago, IL

2d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef leads and manages the Pastry department’s quality and production, coordinating pastries and other products for food and beverage and restaurant functions. The role develops new dessert, pastry, and bread products while maintaining payroll costs and productivity within budget. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Sous Chef also supports recruitment and training, balances operational, administrative, and colleague needs, and follows outlet, service, safety, and sanitation standards. The position calls for creative pastry expertise, strong leadership, and a focus on professional, friendly guest service.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department.
• Diploma or certification in a culinary discipline.
• Proficiency in sugar work and/or chocolate skills.
• State and Federal Food Handlers certification is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to focus on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.
• High level of responsibility and reliability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting colleagues.
• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department.
• Coordinate production for food and beverage and restaurant functions.
• Develop new dessert, pastry, and bread products.
• Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
• Assist with recruiting and training new Pastry colleagues.
• Balance operational, administrative, and colleague needs.
• Follow outlet policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world.
• Opportunity to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

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