Allergies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Food Safety, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Operations, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Sanitation, Team Player, Waste Management
San Francisco, California
Pastry Executive Sous Chef
Atelier Crenn | San Francisco
Atelier Crenn is seeking a Pastry Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary team in overseeing daily pastry operations at our three-Michelin-star restaurant. This role is hands-on and leadership-driven, focused on execution, consistency, and collaboration across culinary and service teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day pastry kitchen operations, including prep, service, and production
- Work with CDC to organize and mentor pastry cooks, ensuring clarity, accountability, and high standards
- Maintain recipe accuracy, quality control, and allergy compliance
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance at all times
- Oversee ordering, inventory control, waste management, and labor
- Assist with monthly inventories and food cost tracking
- Act as a pastry point person for buyouts and special events
- Collaborate closely with service leadership to ensure smooth daily operations
- Participate in weekly management meetings and operational planning
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in Michelin level pastry programs.
- 2+ years experience as Pastry Sous Chef or similar leadership role in a fine-dining restaurant environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, detail-driven kitchen
- Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Commitment to consistency, craftsmanship, and teamwork