We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Pastry Sous Chef in Miami, FL (10min drive from MIA Airport).
About DO & CO:
We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
What you’ll do:
You are responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from baking traditional confectionary to assist in managing the daily preparation and production of all pastry food according to airline specification and DO & CO standards as well as the overall running of the kitchen, cleanliness, and organization.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrate creative baking techniques such as prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking, whipping, icing, layering, juicing, and decorating.
- Review menu specifications and ensure all pastry team members are following the guidelines.
- Maintain food cost levels through purchasing and wastage control.
- Motivate, train and develop pastry team members’ skills.
- Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
- Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pastry/Bakery preferably with large production volume managing a team of at least 15 members.
- Full knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Hands-on approach and ability to react with a sense of urgency.
- Position requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push as needed.
- Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
- Be a leader within your team and a team player.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We want everyone to feel welcome and respected. We are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. That’s what makes our team so special.
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