Pastry Sous Chef

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 & 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 & 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.