Viennese Sous Chef

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Viennese Sous Chef to assist the Head Pastry/Viennese Chef in leading daily production, maintaining exceptional product quality, and ensuring the highest standards of viennoiserie craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist the Head Pastry/Viennese Chef in managing daily production of croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches, escargots, and other viennoiseries.

* Oversee and participate in all stages of production, including dough preparation, lamination, shaping, proofing, baking, and finishing.

* Ensure strict adherence to approved recipes and product standards.

* Maintain consistent quality, taste, texture, and presentation across all viennoiserie products.

* Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet the highest culinary and aesthetic standards.

* Manage raw material inventory, ensuring freshness, proper storage, FIFO rotation, and optimal stock levels.

* Support team supervision and ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and kitchen hygiene standards.

* Minimize food waste while maintaining product quality and production efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Culinary degree or specialized professional training in pastry arts, baking, or viennoiserie from a recognized institution.

* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in high-volume bakery or pastry production, including at least 1–2 years specializing in viennoiserie.

* Proven expertise in traditional French viennoiserie techniques, including dough lamination and sourdough viennoiserie.

* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.

* Experience in luxury, fine-dining, or internationally recognized bakery and restaurant brands is an advantage.

* Knowledge of inventory management, stock rotation, and basic cost control principles.

* Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

* Passion for pastry craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to culinary excellence.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to relocate to company-provided accommodation.

Available for immediate joining.

NOC required for transfer.