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Pastry Sous Chef

Job Details

Main Work Location - Detroit, MI

Description

Assist the Chefs in supervising pastry production and personnel for all food outlets, banquet events and other functions of the club. Assist with food production tasks as needed and assure that quality and cost standards are consistently attained.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare or directly supervise kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of pastry for all à la carte, banquet, and club events.

  • Assist the Executive pastry chef with pricing, cost controls, requisitioning of foods needed for production
  • Assumes complete control of kitchen in absence of Executive pastry chef.
  • Assist the Executive pastry chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning, creating specials and related production activities
  • Constantly maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and taste of food.
  • Fills out daily shift compliance report to track and report days accomplishments and activities
  • Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality. Controls food and payroll cost to achieve maximum profitability
  • Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment
  • Assists in plating Banquet desserts, Wedding cakes and Celebration cakes
  • Assists in the development of training and providing opportunities for all kitchen staff
  • Consults with Dining & Banquet service staff during service
  • Assists in maintaining security of kitchen including equipment, food and supply inventories
  • Coordinates buffet presentations
  • Supervises, trains and evaluates pastry kitchen staff
  • Checks mis en place before service time and inspects presentation.
  • Report all member/guest complaints to the Chef and assists in resolving complaints
  • Monitors kitchen employees to ensure compliance with posted schedules
  • Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements, and personnel management to Executive chef
  • Leadership by example, displayed in work and attitude, will adhere to the Culinarians Code as

Qualifications

  • 2 Year Culinary Degree or Pastry Certificate Required
  • 3-5 Years experience in a Professional Kitchen
  • Experience in Tempering Chocolate, Cake Decorating, Wedding Cakes, Plated Desserts
  • 1-2 Years in a supervisory role.
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