Pastry Sous Chef
DO & CO AG · Redondo Beach, CA · 1 mo ago
Management$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
About DO & CO
We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily production of fresh high-quality foods
- Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
- Read, understand and train menu specifications
- Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen associates
- Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook
- Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
- Upkeep and maintain food safety
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen managing at least a team of 5 members.
- An associate’s degree in pastry arts
- Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trends
- Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
- Ability to deal with heavy workload, work in a team as well as independently, in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to accurately monitor and reduce waste
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in different functions and levels
- Must be able to perform with a sense of urgency and a hands‑on approach to kitchen needs
- Must complete assigned tasks within the given time and meet kitchen‑ready deadlines
- HACCP Knowledge
Pay
Salary Range: $70,000‑80,000 yearly
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
- Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
- The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.
Schedule
Schedule Flexibility: different shifts – night, weekends, holidays.