Pastry Sous Chef

Job Summary

The Pastry Sous Chef works alongside the management team to lead and oversee a high-volume pastry operation, producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, Viennoiserie, and plated or buffet-style desserts to chocolate work. This hands-on role includes daily production, menu development, recipe testing, ordering and inventory oversight, and maintaining food, labor, health, and safety standards. The Pastry Sous Chef is also responsible for fostering a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture, supporting administrative and people-management responsibilities, and assuming leadership of the department in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the pastry team in daily production and service execution
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal offerings
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all pastry items
• Oversee production schedules, inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members while maintaining a positive kitchen culture
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and food handling standards in compliance with regulations
• Support catering, special events, and high-volume production operations
• Help manage labor efficiency and maintain smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pastry experience in high-volume production environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Proficient with basic computer systems and kitchen operations
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Catering experience is a plus

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)