Pastry Sous Chef

Cotogna is the quintessential neighborhood spot featuring seasonally and daily changing Italian cuisine with house-made pasta, spit-roasted and grilled meat, wood-oven pizza, local seafood, house-made gelatos and produce coming from the restaurant’s own farm. In keeping with Chef Michael Tusk’s cuisine, Cotogna showcases the best of Italian viticulture with an emphasis on organic, small scale wines true to their terroir..

WHO YOU ARE:

A career-minded, motivated, organized, and charismatic individual seeking a rewarding position in the restaurant industry. You are inherently hospitable, infinitely curious, and most importantly KIND. Your restaurant experience is varied and you are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality. You perform well under pressure and have an insatiable desire to learn. You want the opportunity to make your mark and contribute.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Pastry Sous Chef supports the Executive Pastry chef in all BOH operations and communicates clearly and effectively.
• Oversees both the production and service teams within the pastry department, ensuring seamless operation and coordination. As a leader in Pastry, you will be leading a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of performance.
• Management of labor
• Controlling inventories
• Assists in the enforcement of health and safety standard in the kitchen, walk ins and dry storage

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Culinary degree preferred
• 1-2 years experience as a Sous Chef in a similar concept
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and excellent cleanliness standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and be a player as well as work collaboratively and adapt to a dynamic, high-demand environment.
• Desire for achieving culinary excellence and enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality, with a particular focus on pastry.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities, maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure. From sudden requests to nightly service requirements, the candidate must be prepared for a variety of demands and enjoy the challenge of it.
• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.