Pastry Sous Chef

Job Details

Quince & Co is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to support our two restaurants - Quince and Cotogna. Ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and passionate in all areas of pastry, from casual style desserts and gelatos to plating and mignardises.  

Quince is a Three Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star restaurant serving California contemporary cuisine grounded by Italian culinary principles and Chef Michael Tusk’s lifelong respect for seasonality, terroir and artisanal producers, highlighting produce from the restaurant’s farm in West Marin. The restaurant’s daily menus are fiercely seasonal, with the ingredients informing and inspiring all creations from the culinary team

Position Summary:

• Oversees the preparation and service for the Quince pastry department
•  Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations. Maintain a productive and positive kitchen environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
•  Ensure the highest quality standards for food production, presentation, and taste. Conduct regular quality checks and ensure food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Supports Executive Pastry Chef and communicates effectively throughout the team. 
• Assists in the enforcement of health and safety standard in the kitchen

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Culinary degree preferred
• Michelin experience preferred
• Experience as a Sous Chef in a similar concept preferred
• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standard

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.