Pastry Sous Chef

Overview The Pastry Sous Chef supports the Chef De Cuisine in leading all aspects of bread, pastry, and viennoiserie production, including quality, consistency, staffing, and systems. This role acts as the day-to-day leader of the pastry department, ensuring smooth operations, training, and team development. The Pastry Sous Chef maintains a hands-on presence in the kitchen, actively producing alongside the team, upholding standards, and modeling a guest-focused, collaborative culture. This position reports directly to the CDC.  Responsibilities Ensure all product specifications, quality standards, department rules, and procedures are followed by the pastry team. Act as a working leader on shift, assisting with production, baking, lamination, restocking, cleaning, and organizing as needed. Partner with the Chef De Cuisine on scheduling, ordering, inventory, and labor management to ensure operational efficiency. Train, mentor, and develop pastry staff providing consistent feedback and coaching on technique and best practices. Support recipe testing, development, and product launches, contributing ideas that reflect seasonality and Sightglass’s culinary identity. Identify efficiencies and workflow improvements; share recommendations with Chef De Cuisine. Serve as point of contact for the team when Chef De Cuisine is not on-site; maintain clear communication with leadership about department needs. Collaborates regularly with the Sous Chef on overall menu execution.  Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety standards. Participate in monthly inventory counts and assist with cost control efforts. Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture that aligns with company values. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain) 2+ years of BOH experience in a bakery, including bread or viennoiserie production Prior leadership or shift lead experience strongly preferred Strong technical skills in pastry production and a passion for continuous skill development Ability to train and motivate teams to consistently produce excellent food Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing production with supervisory duties Problem-solving mindset with ability to adapt in a high-volume, high-energy environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must be able to legally work in the United States Physical Demands and Work Environment: Able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Able to grasp, lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed Able to maneuver effectively around the kitchen, restaurant office, and up/downstairs Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for all full-time employees - 80% contribution to base plan monthly premium. 401(k) plan. Paid time off. Free coffee at any Sightglass café and a weekly bag of beans. Discounts on food, merchandise, extra bags of beans, and more. Sightglass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deliver an ever-evolving and consistently excellent coffee experience. We approach coffee holistically, establishing relationships at every step. We stay true to our welcoming and resourceful culture.

Created: 2025-10-03