Pastry Sous Chef - Quick Hire!

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a renowned government agency responsible for gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world. As an institution committed to protecting the United States and its interests, the CIA operates with the highest standards of excellence, innovation, and professionalism. Among its various branches and initiatives, the CIA maintains a culinary division that supports its events and facilities with high-quality dining and hospitality services. This division not only upholds impeccable culinary standards but also fosters a collaborative work environment, ensuring seamless integration between event management and culinary execution. The role of the Special Events/Grove Pastry Sous Chef within the CIA Culinary Institute is both dynamic and pivotal. This position commands responsibility for the coordination and leadership of the baking and pastry teams engaged in special events and restaurant services. The Special Events/Grove Pastry Sous Chef ensures effective collaboration between the culinary and pastry staff and event coordinators, guaranteeing that both event and restaurant pastry operations run smoothly and exceed customer expectations. The role includes managing the hiring, training, and scheduling of all pastry personnel and requires overseeing production processes to maintain quality and consistency. The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $70,000 and $80,000, with final offers depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Beyond financial compensation, the CIA provides an exceptional benefits package, which significantly enhances the total value of employment. Benefits include medical coverage at no cost to eligible employees, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions. Additionally, employees enjoy paid time off and other perks that contribute to an attractive and rewarding work environment. Duties include controlling food and labor costs and working closely with the Senior Director to optimize efficiency. The sous chef crafts clear prep lists detailing recipe ingredients, methods, and timelines for the baking staff, and oversees the quality of all baked goods leaving the kitchen. Collaboration is essential; the sous chef works alongside the Executive Chef on menu development and ensures seasonal menus are executed flawlessly. The sous chef also manages event organization and coordination with conference chefs and sales teams to meet dietary needs and event specifics. In addition to culinary oversight, the sous chef supervises staff compliance with sanitation, storage, and handling standards and oversees the ordering and stocking of all necessary supplies. Staying abreast of new trends and techniques in pastry arts is another core component of this role, supporting the continuous evolution of menu offerings. Importantly, the sous chef assumes leadership duties including hiring, payroll management, employee evaluations, and disciplinary actions in accordance with CIA policies. Applicants should expect a fast-paced, physically demanding work environment requiring stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy items, and work under varying temperature conditions. The role demands excellent leadership, organizational skills, and the capacity to adapt to multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of service and quality. Overall, this position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled pastry professional to contribute to a prestigious institution with significant impact and rewards.

• Associate's degree in baking and pastry arts or equivalent experience
• two years of experience in banquet, catering or fine dining establishment
• must be available to work nights and weekends
• ability to stand for eight hours
• ability to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 40 pounds with assistance
• ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold for extended periods