Pastry Sous

**Job Description**:

- Direct the restaurant Pastry Chefs in all areas that impact pastry products, safety, sustainability, and profitability
- Assist and collaborate with the Culinary team to develop pastry menus and programs, as well as development of special, seasonal and/or market specific menu items in a cost-effective manner
- Execute regular meetings with the restaurant’s pastry team to ensure product satisfaction and customer needs are being exceeded
- Work to continually increase revenue through create problem solving and innovative methods of menu development
- Responsible for product evaluation, examining the viability of each item through several testing criteria
- Monitor portion sizes and production quantities to minimize waste and optimize inventory management.
- Hire, develop and mentor the pastry leadership team through training, clear communication, constructive feedback, and performance reviews.
- Maintain and demonstrate strong knowledge of pastry/food and beverage trends within the hospitality industry
- Train Pastry Chefs on specific pastry rollouts and ensure standards are being met
- Build and create a brand identity for the pastry program
- Adapt to meet the changing needs of the restaurants and guests
- Maintain a level of professionalism and communicate effectively
- Be considerate and willing to help out fellow teammates
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy periods
- Assist with service in the various restaurants; prepping ingredients, preparing orders, maintaining cleanliness, and other duties to assist the team
- Other tasks as assigned
- Qualifications:

- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years of pastry chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Up-to-date with industry trends
- Professional demeanor and flexibility with schedule

**Benefits**:

- Medical, dental, and vision
- WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY.
- etta is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting an inclusive culture. etta does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws._