Are you passionate about crafting exquisite wedding cakes and tantalizing plated desserts in a high-volume setting? If so, come join our team! Windows Catering, an esteemed culinary institution located in Alexandria, VA is excited to announce an opening for a talented and experienced Pastry Sous Chef. We are seeking a professional who has mastered the art of high-volume dessert production, particularly wedding cakes and plated desserts. The ideal candidate will uphold our high food quality standards while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Collaborate with the Head Pastry Chef to develop new and exciting dessert menu offerings, ensuring a blend of creativity and customer preferences.
- Manage and oversee high-volume production, maintaining impeccable quality and consistency in all pasty creations.
- Skillfully produce and beautifully decorate wedding cakes as well as create a variety of sophisticated plated desserts that captivate the senses.
- Lead and inspire a team of junior staff in the pastry shop, providing guidance, training, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Perform all other duties as assigned, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in a dynamic environment culinary setting.
What are we looking for in your resume?
- Proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or similar role.
- Exceptional expertise in the creation and production of wedding cakes and plated desserts, demonstrating creativity, innovation and a keen eye for detail.
- Proficient in high-volume production while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding culinary setting.
- A passion for culinary arts, exemplifying a high level of creativity.
- Proven leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire a team to achieve outstanding results.
Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive salary that reflects experience.
- The opportunity to work in an advanced, bustling kitchen environment fostering professional growth and development.
- A dedicated team that values creativity and innovation, offering a supportive workplace.
- The joy of witnessing your creations being savored and celebrated by our clients
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance along with 401(k) retirement benefits
- Paid Holidays, Personal Days and Vacation Days, encouraging a healthy work-life balance
- Free lunch daily!
If you are excited about maintaining high food quality standards and have the experience we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a resume and a portfolio showcasing your exceptional pastry creations. For additional details about the position or to apply, please contact our Human Resources Department directly. We eagerly await your application!
Windows Catering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Pastry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person