Pastry Sous Chef

LINE DC

Pastry Sous Chef

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEW! Offering a $300 HIRING BONUS for any Ward 1 residents! If you live in Ward 1 and get hired, we are offering a $300 hiring bonus to be paid in 30 days of employment.

    About our Company

    The LINE is a collection of hotels rooted in culture and built for discovery a launchpad for city life in LA, Austin, and DC. Each property is a creative expression of its surroundings, designed for travelers who seek more than a place to sleep. We champion bold design, local flavor, and experiences that blur the line between hotel and neighborhood.

    From our iconic Koreatown perch in LA to a reimagined church in the heart of DC, and a lakeside sanctuary in downtown Austin, the LINE is more than a stay it’s a cultural connector. Our spaces are home to award-winning restaurants, neighborhood events, rooftop gatherings, and stories that start with check-in and unfold with every curious step out the door.

    At the LINE, we celebrate individuality, creativity, and the spirit of the cities we call home. Join us and help shape the guest experience for those who see travel as an invitation to explore something new.

    Responsibilities

    Offer guests an enjoyable experience that conforms to the LINE’s standards of excellence, professionalism and friendliness.

    Competency in a wide variety of baking production: from classic Americana-style pastries to viennoiserie to sourdough hearth style breads, and from soft serve to gelato, plated desserts, and ability to assist in research & development of new products as needed.

    Responsible to maintain and evolve the bakery program. Offering consistent product while introducing new and creative product.

    Experience in high volume and quality banquet pastry production.

    Ability to clearly guide team members throughout the shift, including ensuring all team members stay on task and maintain efficient production of consistent high-quality product.

    Ensure all needed supplies for the shift are available, prepped timely and according to training, and finished and delivered to outlets according to the production sheet.

    Communicate with relevant outlets regarding inventory of finished product when Executive Chef or Sous is away.

    Inventory and ordering of ingredients within budgetary parameters when needed.

    Work with all other employees within the LINE hotel as a contiguous team; maintain open, respectful communication with all staff.

    Personal health and hygiene in conformation with established sanitation standards and able to maintain the same standards in all employees.

    Requirements

    High-school diploma or equivalent required.

    2-3 years minimum pastry and baking experience in both production, large scale banquets and management required.

    Excellent leadership skills, time management and attention to detail.

    Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and Word) and F&B software systems.

    Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and ability to teach.

    Ability to multitask and handle a large volume of production in an efficient and calm manner.

    Work well under pressure, requires being a team player

    Core Competences

    Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.

    Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.

    Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.

    Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 20 to 60 pounds.

    Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

    Must be able to use step ladder.

    Compensation & Benefits

    We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.

    We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

    About our Brand

    More than a group of hotels, the LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. The LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. The LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.