Pastry Sous Chef- Fine Dining

Job Summary

Pastry Sous Chef will be responsible to ensure exceptional preparation of all desserts and pastries to all guests and have the ability to develop and maintain a strong team environment that is consistent and continually in accordance to the Bern’s Steak House/Harry Waugh Room standards. This is a mostly PM shift and will need the candidate to work late-night hours.

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
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the restaurant

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 AFLACLife Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms)Short Term Disability Income InsuranceAccident Advantage On/Off Job InsuranceCancer Protection InsuranceCritical Care Protection InsuranceHospital Choice Insurance
• Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets
• Family First Discounts50% off entire bill at Haven restaurant & bar for employee and up to 3 guests50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bern’s Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests20% off total purchase at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits retail store20% off entire bill for all meal periods at Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchaseMarriott 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
• Educational Travel and Experiences for some Culinary, Wine and Spirits Positions

90-Days

• Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenure Based Employer ContributionHealthDentalVision
• Internal Career Growth Opportunities

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