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Pastry Sous Chef

Compass Group USA, New York, NY, United States


Position Title:

Pastry Sous Chef

Salary:

$70,000 to $80,000

Job Summary:

The Pastry Sous Chef works alongside the management team to lead and oversee the hourly pastry team through daily high‑volume production. The role requires a hands‑on approach, actively participating in production while managing administrative responsibilities and people‑management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account.

Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with planning and creating menus.

Produce and execute catering events.

Lead the pastry team.

Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience.

Leadership skills.

Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.

Catering experience a plus.

High‑volume pastry production and complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable.

Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful.

Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.

Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the internet.

Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities.

ServSafe certification – highly desirable.

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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