Be part of an exciting new venture by 2 Michelin-starred Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa of Portugal as he brings his culinary vision to Miami’s vibrant Coconut Grove neighborhood. Daily kitchen operations will be overseen by Michelin-star trained local Chef Miguel Massens.

We are looking for passionate team players with:

• Willingness to push the Miami culinary standard higher
• Keen eye for detail
• Cleanliness, discipline, and great organizational skills
• Desire to learn and strive for a Michelin-level standard of excellence
• Sincere passion for hospitality
• Natural curiosity for food and beverage
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

 Fine-dining restaurant experience is preferred, but we will hire the right candidate based on their enthusiasm to learn and interest to accept the challenge of hard, rewarding work that can further their career.

PASTRY SOUS CHEF

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the pastry department, including a small team of pastry cooks
• Ensure the proper production of all pastry recipes
• Mentor cooks in a positive manner to further their culinary career growth
• Manage food costs, minimizing waste where possible
• Help the Chef create and manage schedules and control labor costs
• Enforce proper practice of Health Code Guidelines at all times amongst the staff
• Arrive to work on time, with a positive attitude, clean uniform, and good hygiene
• Check cooks’ stations at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure cleanliness, proper holding temperatures, proper labeling, and product freshness
• Daily organization of the pastry coolers and storage areas
• Maintain a respectful working atmosphere amongst all the staff
• Represent the company both inside and outside of work hours
• Help Chef and GM to resolve employee issues in a professional manner

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of similar pastry cooking experience in a fast-paced fine dining atmosphere
• Michelin-level experience and/or Culinary Arts degree is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Thorough knowledge of pastry cooking techniques, advanced knife skills, kitchen equipment and verbiage, and food safety procedures
• Ability to work efficiently without supervision as well as within a team atmosphere
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Maintain attention to detail within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including sharp knives and other restaurant machinery in a safe manner
• Frequent kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, and squatting as required
• Ability to stand/walk for an 8-hour work day
• Ability to handle and manipulate objects with hands, including, grasping, turning, holding, and fine manipulation