Pastry Sous Chef

Keswick Hall and Club • Charlottesville, VA

72d

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef works with management in supervising the kitchen in the flawless execution of all meals prepared for guests ensuring only the highest quality product and consistency is produced. This position is set in the picturesque setting of Keswick Hall, a luxury boutique hotel that recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Culinary/Pastry/Apprenticeship certificate (or equivalent).
• 2 years’ culinary supervisory experience in a fine dining/resort establishment.
• Extensive knowledge of a large variety of pastries and desserts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work flexible shifts (evenings and weekends).
• Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
• Pleasant nature and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of all pastry stations throughout the kitchen.
• Oversee proper training of staff.
• Ensure maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, related areas and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment.
• Communicate with the Pastry Chef to discuss daily production, ordering and culinary operations.
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
• Monitor correct preparation of all food products.
• Monitor all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality, freshness and integrity.
• Assist in working all stations as needed to maintain smooth operation.
• Work with the pastry team and Executive Pastry Chef in menu development.
• Assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.
• Resolve food quality concerns immediately.
• Make chef/manager aware of guest’s comments, open communication and hand over shift operational details.
• Lead staff in the absence of the executive Pastry Chef ensuring that operations are adhering to the company standard.
• In charge of ordering and managing appropriate stock levels, in a sustainable manner.
• Must lead and develop the team in techniques and with positive coaching.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary: DOE

What This Job Offers

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