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Pastry Sous Chef

 

Position Title: Pastry Sous Chef 

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

As Pastry Sous Chef at LACMA, you will play a key role in supporting a refined, restaurant-driven pastry program within one of the most culturally significant destinations in Los Angeles. This role is primarily focused on daily restaurant service, delivering thoughtful, well executed desserts that complement the culinary vision and elevate the guest experience.

In addition to restaurant service, the Pastry Sous Chef supports pastry execution across other on site outlets and special events as needed. This is a hands-on leadership role for a pastry professional who enjoys variety, collaboration, and working closely with culinary leadership to ensure consistency, organization, and high standards across the account.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day pastry production for the primary restaurant and other outlets, ensuring consistent quality, execution, and presentation

  • Support pastry needs across additional on-site outlets and special events as required

  • Execute plated desserts, restaurant service items, and select banquet or catering desserts with precision and consistency

  • Partner closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to plan production, prep schedules, and service needs

  • Train, coach, and support pastry cooks and kitchen team members in technique, organization, and standards

  • Maintain clean, organized, and efficient pastry workspaces in alignment with food safety and sanitation standards

  • Assist with inventory, ordering, and waste reduction while supporting overall food cost goals

  • Collaborate with front of house and events teams to ensure smooth service and guest experience

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive pastry experience in a restaurant focused kitchen

  • Strong foundation in plated desserts, pastry prep, and service execution

  • Experience supporting multiple outlets or event driven service preferred

  • Hands on leadership style with the ability to work side by side with the team

  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

  • Ability to adapt quickly and support different units as operational needs shift

  • Passion for pastry, continuous learning, and contributing to a collaborative culinary culture

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

 

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

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.

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Req ID:  1500158

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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