Pastry Sous Chef - Compass Group : Job Details

The Pastry Sous Chef plays a key leadership role within the pastry kitchen, working closely with the management team to guide and support the hourly pastry staff through daily high-volume production. This hands-on position involves overseeing kitchen operations while ensuring strict adherence to company health and safety standards.

Daily responsibilities include active participation in production, team supervision, and administrative tasks. Production often involves preparing large batches of items such as cookies, brownies, custards, muffins, ice cream, Viennoiserie, and individual pastries.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of ordering and inventory systems, along with a solid understanding of food and labor cost management, both of which are critical to achieving monthly and annual financial goals. A strong team spirit and the ability to cultivate a collaborative, positive, and supportive work environment are essential.

In the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef, the Pastry Sous Chef will assume full leadership responsibilities. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as workdays are determined based on the needs of the business.

What You Bring to the Table:

Commitment to embodying our Family Values of:

Integrity- Doing the right thing always - using sound judgment - even when no one is looking

Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done

Hospitality- Doing all that can be done for others - and more than is expected - in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side

Entrepreneurial Spirit- Seeing opportunities others haven't - and creating opportunities others wish they'd thought of first

Minimum 3 years of pastry experience in large scale format baking, commissary, catering or hotel preferred

1-2 years management experience preferred leading a team of 8 or more

Good communication skills: ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instruction

Strong attention to detail

Effective time management

Ability to motivate, educate and empower the team

Emotional Awareness under pressure

Being comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Experience with systems development and implementation

Punctual and reliable attendance

Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures

Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement 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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1445445

Union Square Events

Gina Barbish