Pastry Sous Chef

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, inspirational culinary leader to join our Chicago (ORD) unit as our Pastry Sous Chef.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care + 401K. Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily.
• A wonderful workplace to call home, events, and fun colleagues.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.

What you will do:

You are responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from baking traditional confectionary to assist in managing the daily preparation and production of all pastry food according to airline specification and DO & CO standards as well as the overall running of the kitchen, cleanliness, and organization.

A day as a Pastry Sous Chef:

• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate creative baking techniques such as prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking, whipping, icing, layering, juicing, and decorating.
• Review menu specifications and ensure all pastry team members are following the guidelines.
• Maintain food cost levels through purchasing and wastage control.
• Motivate, train, and develop team members’ skills.
• 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

In case you don’t know who we are:

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 32 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.

Who are you:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pastry/ Bakery preferably with large production volume managing a team of at least 3 members.
• Full Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.

Diversity & Inclusion statement

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That’s what makes our team so special. #ChicagoIND