Pastry Sous Chef at Aubergine

About AubergineAubergine is the 2 star Michelin restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property. Known for its sophisticated tasting menu and exceptional guest experience, Aubergine sources local and seasonal ingredients to create dishes that reflect elegance and innovation. Position Summary Aubergine is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Pastry Sous Chef to join our kitchen team full-time. The Pastry Sous Chef will working closely with the Pastry Assistants and the culinary team assisting in the preparation and execution of sophisticated desserts, pastries, breads, components, and plated desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality, precision, and presentation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and execute pastry and dessert components according to established recipes and Aubergine standards. Assist with the preparation and execution of daily plated desserts, petits fours, mignardises, breads, pastries, and other pastry preparations. Produce consistent, precise work with exceptional attention to detail. Accurately measure ingredients and follow recipes, techniques, and production schedules. Assist with daily mise en place and ensure all pastry stations are properly stocked and organized. Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and food safety. Work efficiently and calmly in a high-volume, detail-driven professional kitchen. Collaborate closely with the Sous Chefs and Chefs to help develop the menu and manage the culinary team. Assist with developing and refining pastry preparations, garnishes, and dessert components. Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients and prepared products. Monitor product quality and communicate any concerns to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef. Minimize waste through careful preparation, storage, and utilization of ingredients. Maintain equipment and workstations in accordance with restaurant standards. Follow all health, safety, and restaurant policies. Contribute to a positive, professional, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment. Other duties as assigned