Pastry Sous Chef

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📍 Chicago, IL, USFULL TIME💰 USD 60K–90K/yr

About this role

About US

RPM Seafood features the truest expression of the world's best fish and seafood paired alongside the brand's well-established steak program, award-winning wine lists and impeccable service.

Overview

The RPM Team is Hiring Now: PASTRY SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef for the RPM Team's Commissary with 2 years of pastry sous chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

 

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the pastry line and inventory; lead the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and desserts for the restaurant
  • Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
  • Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
  • Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
  • Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
  • Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of pastry chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Pastry Sous Chef role at leye?
The listed salary for this Pastry Sous Chef position at leye is USD 60K–90K/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Pastry Sous Chef position at leye located?
This Pastry Sous Chef role at leye is based in Chicago, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Pastry Sous Chef role at leye full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Pastry Sous Chef role in the Restaurant Managers/Chefs department at leye.
Which team or department does the Pastry Sous Chef at leye belong to?
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When was the Pastry Sous Chef job at leye posted?
This Pastry Sous Chef position at leye was posted on May 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Pastry Sous Chef
leye · 💰 USD 60K–90K/yr
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