Pastry Sous-Chef – 2 Michelin-Star Restaurant Georges Blanc H/F

Company Description

Over 150 years of tradition: step into a world of flavours and exceptional products.

Recognised as one of the finest ambassadors of French gastronomy, Georges Blanc offers cuisine that combines reimagined tradition and creativity, built around outstanding seasonal ingredients. Full of character, his cuisine reflects both his personality and his sensitivity.

His dishes bear witness to his enduring passion for his native region. He delights in showcasing the emblematic Bresse poultry and revisiting his grandmother’s “Crêpes Vonnassiennes”...

Awarded Michelin stars since 1929, the Georges Blanc Gastronomic Restaurant, located in Vonnas at the heart of the Vallée de la Gastronomie, invites you to enjoy a gastronomic meal in the heart of Bresse. The chef draws inspiration from his family history, which he revisits with elegance and simplicity. Flavours, colours, textures and aromas come together brilliantly in this restaurant crowned with two Michelin stars.

As you will have understood, our values are sharing, heritage, passing on expertise, and tradition.

We invite you to work within our Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant, signed by Georges Blanc and awarded by the Michelin Guide since 1929, to offer our guests a truly timeless experience.

“Every day, learn a little more.”

Job Description

A true icon of French gastronomy, Maison Georges Blanc has embodied excellence, precision, and the art of hospitality for generations. Its two Michelin-starred restaurant offers refined cuisine rooted in tradition, while embracing creativity and modern culinary techniques.

As a key member of the Pastry team, the Pastry Sous-Chef supports the Executive Pastry Chef in leading the pastry brigade and ensuring the highest standards of quality, creativity, and execution. This role involves supervising daily pastry operations, coordinating production and service, and contributing to the continuous pursuit of excellence expected in Michelin-starred gastronomy.

Qualifications

• Assisting the Executive Pastry Chef in the daily management and organization of the pastry department.
• Supervising pastry production and service to ensure consistency, precision, and excellence in every creation.
• Leading, training, and motivating the pastry brigade, including Chef de Partie, Demi-Chef de Partie, and Commis Pastry Chefs.
• Ensuring the flawless execution of desserts, pastries, chocolates, petits fours, and seasonal creations.
• Coordinating with the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth service and a seamless guest experience.
• Maintaining strict compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Managing stock levels, ordering, and optimizing the use of premium ingredients.
• Contributing to the development of new desserts and pastry concepts while respecting the identity and standards of Maison Georges Blanc.
• Upholding the values, discipline, creativity, and excellence of Maison Georges Blanc.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Enjoy a unique and peaceful working environment in the heart of the village of Vonnas.
• Join the Georges Blanc Group and benefit from career development opportunities across its various establishments. As one of our ambassadors, you will help place our heritage at the heart of every guest experience.
• Free accommodation is available during your probationary period, along with access to housing assistance schemes.
• As the gastronomic restaurant is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes, you will benefit from three days off per week during quieter periods. During the summer season, the restaurant is also open on Wednesday evenings.

Georges Blanc and his teams are committed to both environmental sustainability and the well-being of their employees.