Pastry Sous Chef

PALMETTO BLUFF INVESTMENTS LLC • Bluffton, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef will assist the Executive Pastry Chef and collaborate with the Culinary Leadership team to develop pastry menus and programs for the property. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ service experience, with 1-3 years’ of leadership experience in the pastry kitchen
• Recipe development, food costing practices, labor management, team building and menu development experience
• Bread baking program

Nice To Haves

• Previous luxury service environment experience
• Standalone restaurant experience
• Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary program

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, training and direct supervision of the Palmetto Bluff pastry department.
• Help evaluate performance, lend guidance, leadership, and discipline as needed with the assistance of the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Provide mentorship to Baking and Pastry Cooks to grow and develop their knowledge and skills.
• Assists in production of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory, and budget for pastry operations.
• Write, maintain and update all pastry menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed.
• Oversees the cleanliness, labeling, temperature holding of all product in house per so as to comply with Health Department regulations and works to coach and develop their team in the same areas.
• Check to see that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition, review daily cleanliness practices with culinary team and keep up with daily cleaning schedule.
• Be in the know to current pastry and baking trends and maintain a creative portfolio to use as resources for all food and beverage outlets.
• Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements, and personnel management to Executive Pastry Chef.
• Reports all guest feedback to the Executive Pastry Chef and assists in resolving any issues.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire!
• 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution
• Paid life & disability coverage

What This Job Offers

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