Pastry Sous Chef

Job Summary

Join a team that is committed to the very best in all things at Bern’s Steak House!

Responsibilities and Duties

- Responsible for daily functions of the pastry and Harry Waugh Room kitchen operation - Assist in maintaining a motivated, interactive positive team in a diverse environment - Assist with training staff - Maintain professionalism with team members, managers and guests - Communicate team member issues that may arise, such as call outs or any other daily issue - Monitor hours and watch the flow of business and make cuts appropriately as to not negatively affect the service levels - Ensure prep and execution of all desserts - Ensure team is in proper uniform/approved attire - Demonstrate positive communication with team - Maintain fair and consistent coaching and counseling - Attend meetings as necessary - Communicate and maintain positive inter-departmental relations - Communicate with Pastry Management Team about any shift issues - General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers - Ability to work efficiently and effectively - Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, nights and holidays - Ability to perform all functions in the pastry kitchen and assist where needed - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills - Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment - Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment - Able to make great quality desserts and pastries - Follow ServSafe sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen - Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety - Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition - Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order - Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans daily - Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies when needed - Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming

Education & Experience

- Preferable, 2-year degree from an accredited university in Pastry Arts with a restaurant background. - High school diploma or higher and 2 year experience in the pastry or related professional area.

Physical Demands

- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time - Ability to communicate clearly - Ability to work long hours as needed - Ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs - Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively

Benefits and Perks

Immediate: - Closed On Mondays - Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve - Tenured Accrual for Paid Time Off Begins On Your Date of Hire; Leave, Vacation, Emergencies and Sick Days (64 to 160 hours) - Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages Through AFLAC- Life Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms) - Short Term Disability Income Insurance - Accident Advantage On/Off Job Insurance - Cancer Protection Insurance - Critical Care Protection Insurance - Hospital Choice Insurance - Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets - Family First Discounts- 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bern’s Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests - 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests - 20% off total purchase at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits retail store - 20% off entire bill for all meal periods at Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee - 20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee - 20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchase - Marriott Friends and Family Discount for hotel accommodations - Complimentary Manager Shift Meal from the Restaurant’s Menu - Free, Secure, Covered Parking - Continued Education through Management Training Courses 90-Days: - Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenure Based Employer Contribution - Health - Dental - Vision 1-Year: - 401K Employer Match of 25% Up to the First 6% - Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials