Senior Pastry Sous Chef - Wingate University

Job Description

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

As the Senior Pastry Sous Chef at Wingate University, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing all aspects of the pastry program. This includes supervising the preparation and presentation of high-quality baked goods and desserts across campus dining and catered events. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative pastry menus, manage cost controls, ensure consistent quality, and lead a team of pastry staff in a fast-paced, collegiate foodservice environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the daily production of baked goods, desserts, and pastries for multiple service areas

Assist the Executive Chef with menu development focused on seasonal and student-driven offerings

Supervise and train pastry team members, ensuring consistency and excellence in execution

Support cost control efforts by managing pastry inventory, minimizing waste, and maintaining accurate ordering

Execute catering dessert displays and specialty items for events and VIP functions

Uphold high standards in food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols

Collaborate with culinary leadership on the rollout of new pastry programs and seasonal promotions

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree or certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts or related culinary discipline

3+ years of progressive pastry or bakery leadership experience; university or institutional experience preferred

Proven ability to manage production in a high-volume environment

Strong knowledge of plated desserts, bread baking, cakes, and decorative pastry techniques

Experience leading a team and mentoring staff in a professional kitchen

ServSafe certification highly desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic kitchen systems (inventory, ordering, scheduling)

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1420564

Bon Appetit

Tyler Justus

Full-time