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Pastry Sous Chef

LAREDO COUNTRY CLUB

Laredo, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bakery, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Financial Control, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Menu Development, Onboarding, Operational Control, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Portion Control, Production Control, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Recipe Testing, Regulations, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Shipping/Receiving, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Laredo, TX
POSTED
Today
Pastry Sous Chef

Club Mission

"The premier private club experience, Laredo Country Club provides a family-oriented social setting devoted to promoting exceptional sport, dining, social and recreational member experiences. Our club is the place to be in Laredo with a warm friendly atmosphere for our family of members and staff."

Club Vision

"Our Family's Second Home"

Employee Mission

"To empower our family of employees through fostering a positive environment, we will provide the most vibrant atmosphere with quality amenities as the premier country club in South Texas, while enhancing the club experience by always striving for excellent service."

Position Summary

The Pastry Sous Chef supports the Executive Pastry Chef in all aspects of pastry and bakery operations. This role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, creativity, and food safety while assisting in production planning, staff supervision, training, and cost control. The Pastry Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in daily operations and ensures flawless execution across all pastry outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary & Production
  • Assist in the preparation and execution of all pastry items including desserts, breads, viennoiserie, plated desserts, and special event pastries.
  • Ensure consistent quality, flavor, presentation, and portion control according to established standards.
  • Execute daily production schedules and support service for restaurants, banquets, and special events.
  • Contribute to menu development, seasonal offerings, and dessert innovation.
Leadership & Supervision
  • Supervise and mentor pastry cooks and bakers, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
  • Assist in onboarding and training new team members on techniques, recipes, and SOPs.
  • Ensure proper staffing, task delegation, and workflow efficiency.
Operational & Financial Control
  • Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of pastry ingredients and supplies.
  • Support food cost control through accurate production, waste reduction, and recipe compliance.
  • Maintain updated recipes, yield tests, and standardized production procedures.
Quality, Safety & Sanitation
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP, local regulations).
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry work areas, equipment, and storage.
  • Monitor equipment functionality and report maintenance needs.
Collaboration & Service
  • Work closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure seamless coordination between pastry and savory kitchens.
  • Support banquet tastings, VIP events, and special requests.
  • Maintain flexibility to support operational needs across outlets when required.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional pastry experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Formal culinary or pastry education preferred.
  • Strong technical skills in classical and modern pastry techniques.
  • Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume or luxury environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Core Competencies
  • Leadership & mentorship
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity & innovation
  • Cost awareness
  • Consistency & discipline
  • Team collaboration
Working Conditions
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Requires standing for extended periods and the ability to lift up to standard kitchen loads.
Benefits
  • Competitive rate
  • Performance Bonus - Tiered Scale
  • Paid Vacation with rollover or payout
  • Sick and Personal Time Off
  • Uniforms provided by the Club

Furthermore

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skill that may be required.

How to Apply

Apply online at under "Join Our Team" or via email to Mrs. Daniela Groogan, Human Resources Director at

Please attach a resume and references.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores solo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9.

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