Executive Pastry Chef

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service.

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a fun and passionate Executive Pastry Sous Chef to join our team at The Gage. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What You'll Do

• Senior Leadership: Act as the primary deputy to the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef; assist in overseeing and leading a team of at least 10+ pastry professionals.
• Station Ownership Advocacy: Move beyond individual station work to leading the entire staff to own their stations, prep lists, and organizational standards with meticulous detail.
• Multi-Unit & Event Mastery: Ensure absolute consistency in quality and technique across all outlets. Lead the production and on-site execution of high-volume private catering events.
• Advanced Operational Oversight: Manage departmental labor, inventory, and procurement, ensuring all units meet the financial and quality benchmarks set by Corporate.
• Technical Excellence: Remain a master of the line; you must be capable of jumping into any station to plate with elegance and high-speed efficiency during peak volume.
• Safety Accountability: Maintain expert-level knowledge of allergens and enforce 100% compliance with Sanitation and Food Protection Manager standards across the team.
• Mindset: Self-driven, punctual, and motivated by upward mobility and leadership.
• Advanced Compliance: Maintain expert-level allergen knowledge and enforce strict Sanitation/ServSafe standards across all units.

What Makes You Great:

• You are a customer-service oriented individual with a passion for hospitality
• You have open availability
• You maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift
• You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment
• You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits after 30 days ($350 towards your monthly Medical premium, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
• 401(k) Program after 90 days (Company Match)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Parking
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Required Education, Experience and Documentation:

• 5+ years of pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a management or Sous Chef capacity within high-volume or multi-unit environments
• Pastry Certificate or Culinary Degree preferred
• Food Handler Certification

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.