Pastry Sous Chef
The Inn at Little Washington
Middle St and Main St, Washington, VA 22747
The Inn at Little Washington hiring Pastry Sous Chef in Washington, VA

The Inn at Little Washington hiring Pastry Sous Chef in Washington, VA

The Inn at Little WashingtonMore Info

Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Expires: Mar 16, 2025

32 people viewed

Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON

 

SUMMARY

The Pastry Sous Chef is a passionate leader and role model who is engaged, self-motivated and able to excel under pressure in a constantly evolving environment. A talented culinarian with the unquenchable desire to practice one’s craft in the art of multi-dimensional cooking and works with a high level of integrity, communicating and demonstrating efficiency within our culture.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in supervising and managing the entire pastry staff. Must also ensure quality control measures are being adhered to daily.
    • Comfortable discussing potential problems with co-workers and upper management.
    • Follow through with Pastry Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Chef’s orders.
  • Strong kitchen and leadership skills with a proven ability to coach staff.
    • Sees coaching and developing others as an important part of the job.
    • Address disharmony or conflict in the team; create a no-blame culture.
    • Create a learning environment where learning is respected and attended.
    • Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
    • Encourage employees to come up with operational innovations.
    • Supervising workers to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards.
  • Develop workable solutions to solve routine department and guest-related problems.
    • Apply good judgment, able to bend a rule for a guest in order to create an excellent experience.
  • Introduce efficiencies that are measurable and make a positive impact on the operation.
  • React quickly and effectively to unplanned operational needs, while remaining calm under pressure. 
    • Accept the need for flexibility and respond to evolving circumstances.
    • Results oriented and tackles unforeseen problems constructively.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a deadline-driven and demanding environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required

  • Expert skill set in international cuisine and technique.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience cooking, preferably at a Michelin level.
  • Expertise in product identification and use.
  • Positive “can do” attitude, exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complicated ideas to all staff including senior management.
  • Self-motivated; ability to excel under pressure.
  • Ability to work quickly and cleanly throughout a shift and meet all deadlines before and during service.
  • Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift.
  • Desire to teach and learn on the job, sharing knowledge and guiding staff to work as productively and efficiently as possible.

Desirable

  • Proficient in Office, Word, Excel
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as recipe yields, serving size, weight, and temperature conversion
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

 

SKILLS:

  • Plan, prepare, set-up and provide consistent, timely and organized quality service in all areas of food production in accordance with standards.
  • Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, systematize, and accomplish your work.
  • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Strictly adhere to recipes and standards for product preparation and plating.
  • Demonstrate excellent knife skills, cooking skills and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
  • Must be organized, self-motivate, proactive, with a strong attention to detail.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

  • Able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
  • Able to withstand temperatures up to 105° degrees & lift 50 pounds.

 

 

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**

 

Why join our team:

We offer:

  • Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
  • Paid time off (Full time employees)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • On-the-job training
  • Employee education allowance
  • Advancement potential
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Complimentary uniforms
  • Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
  • Referral bonuses
  • Competitive pay

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

 

NOTE:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Team Member occupying this position.  Team Members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching and development

Coaching

Conflict Resolution

innovation

Team Building

Safety Standards Compliance

Occupational Health and Safety

Operational Innovation

Flexibility

Results Oriented

Results Orientation

Deadline Management

Time Management

International Cuisine

multi tasking

International Cuisine Expertise

Product Identification

Math Skills

Product Identification and Use

Office Software Proficiency

Kitchen equipment operation

Positive Attitude

Mathematical Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Knife Skills

Equipment operation

Teaching and Mentoring

Organization

Knowledge Sharing

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Food Preparation Standards

Goal Setting and Prioritization

Analytical Skills

Cooking Skills

Physical Endurance

Read more



Other jobs you might be interested in


Pastry Chef
L'Auberge Provencale Bed and Breakfast
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Boyce, VA • Bed & Breakfast
Pastry Chef
L'Auberge Provencale Bed and Breakfast
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Boyce, VA • Bed & Breakfast
+21 Awards
Pastry Sous Chef
The Inn at Little Washington
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
The Inn at Little Washington and Patty O's
Washington, VA • Boutique Hotel

American, French

Boutique Hotel, Fine Dining

1 Employee RecommendationSee Details

Part of The Inn at Little Washington and Patty O's

Join one of America’s most award-winning restaurants, The Inn at Little Washington.

Some of The Inn at Little Washington’s most recent awards include:

• 3 Michelin Stars – the first and only three star restaurant in The Nation’s Capital
• La Liste, a French-based guide to the world’s best restaurants, ranked The Inn #3 in the U.S. and #5 in the world
• Forbes 5-Star award for restaurant and lodging
• AAA 5-Diamond award for restaurant and lodging
• Wine Spectator Grand Award
• The Washington Post’s Fall Dining Guide for 2018 honored The Inn by inducting the restaurant into its inaugural “D.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame”
• In 2019, the James Beard Foundation presented Chef Patrick O'Connell with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Awards
2024
2025
2023
2022
2021
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2021
2021
2022
2021
2020
1992
2020
2020
2019
2018
2017
2020
Pastry Sous ChefChef de PartieExpeditor

Job is saved!

Click your avatar to
access saved jobs and applications