Pastry Sous Chef

About the role

SLS Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas, is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join its Culinary team. The role works under the Executive Pastry Chef, who coordinates and directs all aspects of food production while keeping operations profitable and products of high quality. The Pastry Sous Chef leads the team, controls food and labour costs and maximizes guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute bread, pastries, cakes, cake decorating and ice cream making, and develop new pastry, dessert and bread recipes
• Maintain quality control of all food and ensure it meets the Executive Pastry Chef's and restaurant standards
• Store and rotate food daily in line with SOPs, local health department and HACCP regulations
• Execute standard recipes to the right flavour, quality, size and presentation, and follow food safety and handling policies
• Check appliance and food temperatures with thermometers and report issues to facility management
• Train department assistants and give clear direction and achievable goals to the team
• Find ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and save costs, and prepare reports on time
• Work in a fast-paced, seven-day-a-week environment, including varying schedules, and be able to stand or walk an eight-hour shift

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least three years of supervisory experience in a restaurant kitchen at Pastry Chef level, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Current hospitality kitchen experience and active pursuit of culinary development
• Strong leadership, organizational and multitasking skills, able to handle pressure and stress
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages preferred
• Able to lift 50 lbs unaided and push/pull up to 150 lbs with equipment

Required skills

• Intermediate to proficient use of Opera, GoConcierge, HotSOS, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred
• Use of point-of-sale systems and ability to work long hours at a computer screen