Pastry Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department
• Coordinate production for all food & beverage and restaurant functions
• Develop new dessert, pastry, and bread products
• Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
• Assist in the recruitment and training of new Pastry colleagues
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Provide professional, friendly, and proactive guest service

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department
• Diploma Certification in a culinary discipline
• Proficiency with sugar work and/or chocolate skills
• Mandatory State & Federal Food Handlers certification
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Opportunities for global career development
• Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities

About the Company

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers extraordinary guest experiences through unique architecture, expressive décor, and magnificent features. As part of the Accor group, we are a worldwide leader in hospitality, committed to diversity, inclusion, and helping our colleagues grow.