- We are hiring immediately for a Pastry Sous Chef position.
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Location: Mountain View, CA
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Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday
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Pay Range: 76,240.00 - $80,000.00
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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.
Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing Bon Appétit program at Google. This pivotal role holds direct responsibility for the quality, service, and overall experience within our dynamic pastry operation.
As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in motivating, training, developing, and directing our talented team members to consistently deliver a wide variety of desserts, artisan pastries, and delightful sweet goods. While championing exceptional service and achieving daily goals, you will also oversee critical administrative and operational tasks, including vigilant financial management, inventory analysis, and rigorous health and safety protocols.
The Pastry Sous Chef is a key contributor to culinary excellence, directly supporting and driving our commitment to operational excellence. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will leverage your technical expertise to forge strong partnerships with stakeholders, promoting Bon Appétit's high standards and elevating user expectations across all pastry offerings. Utilizing your expertise in diverse baking techniques, precise recipe alignment, and artistic decoration, you will consistently craft memorable treats that resonate with and delight our guests.
Key Responsibilities
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Champion Food & Workplace Safety: Actively promote a robust culture of safety, ensuring meticulous adherence allergen management standards within the pastry department.
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Culinary Vision: Precisely follow all menu specifications, production guides, and prep expectations; diligently utilize opening/closing checklists to ensure consistent excellence.
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Lead Pastry Production: Oversee the preparation of a diverse range of pastry items-from morning viennoiserie to plated desserts—ensuring they perfectly complement and elevate our overall food operations.
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Model Engaging Hospitality: Set a leading example of genuinely friendly hospitality, ensuring that the pastry team’s interactions with guests are as high-quality as the products themselves.
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Inventory & Waste Stewardship: Provide essential support with weekly inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize food waste through precise production planning.
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Talent Development: Actively train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a skilled, motivated, and inclusive pastry team.
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Support Sustainable Sourcing: Assist leadership in guaranteeing that all ingredients are purchased in strict accordance with sector standards and sustainability commitments.
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Ensure Policy Compliance: Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef to ensure all employee guidelines and Bon Appétit policies are meticulously implemented and consistently adhered to.
Preferred Qualifications
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Pastry Specialization: A Degree in Culinary Arts with a pastry specialization is preferred, not required.
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Supervisory Experience: A minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience, gained within a similar high-volume, premium food service establishment.
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Leadership: Value-driven leadership invoked by a profound sense of purpose and a responsibility to the craft.
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Technical: Passion for exceptional pastry arts, precise decorating skills, and an understanding of the science behind baking.
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Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively guiding, motivating, and collaborating with a diverse team.
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Technical Proficiency: Proficient working knowledge of Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
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Safety & Sustainability: Demonstrates elevated Health & Safety standards as a non-negotiable priority and possesses a keen interest in sustainable food practices.
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Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
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Union Management: Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.
While this schedule is currently projected, it is flexible and may be adjusted to meet evolving business demands.
Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.
Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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 classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
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