We are seeking a creative and professional Pastry Sous Chef for our wonderful rural Virginia establishment. If you are a passionate leader and role model able to excel under pressure in an evolving high-level environment, APPLY NOW for this amazing opportunity in a Michelin-starred kitchen.

Pastry Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily management of the entire pastry staff, ensuring quality control measures are being adhered to
• Follow through with the Executive Pastry Chef, and Executive Chef’s orders
• Strong kitchen and leadership skills with a proven ability to coach and develop staff
• Encourage others to come up with operational innovations
• Supervise team to ensure compliance with OSHA standards
• Develop workable solutions to solve routine department and guest-related challenges
• Apply good judgment, able to bend a rule for a guest to create an excellent experience
• React quickly and effectively to unplanned operational needs, while remaining calm under pressure
• Accept the need for flexibility and respond to evolving circumstances

Qualifications for Pastry Sous Chef

• Proven experience working as a pastry chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably pedigree from Michelin Star-level execution
• Expert skill set in international cuisine and pastry terms and techniques
• Precise ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Excellent knowledge of pastry arts, methods, and ingredients
• Confident and sound culinary techniques with the drive for excellence under pressure
• Good sense of planning and preparation
• Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise

Skills for Pastry Sous Chef

• Plan, prepare, and provide consistent quality service in all areas of food production per standards
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, systematize, and accomplish your work
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Strictly adhere to recipes and standards for product preparation and plating
• Demonstrate excellent skill and safe operation of all kitchen equipment
• Must be organized, self-motivated, proactive, with strong attention to detail

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 144420 #post

Sean Spalding