Pastry Sous - Murfreesboro, TN

The Salty is a renowned artisan donut shop specializing in chef-made, craft donuts crafted with the highest quality ingredients and a commitment to seasonality. This establishment prides itself on making everything in-house without any artificial ingredients, underscoring their dedication to natural, wholesome food that they would confidently serve to their own families. Located in a bustling culinary scene, The Salty has distinguished itself not only for its exceptional quality donuts but also for its curated coffee menu featuring Intelligentsia Coffee, designed to satisfy a wide range of palates. Beyond the product, The Salty emphasizes a unique guest service philosophy, aiming to create a welcoming and positive experience free from the distractions of modern life. This makes their shop not just a place to grab a donut, but a special destination for memorable food experiences. The role available at The Salty is that of an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Pastry Sous. This full-time position offers a competitive weekly salary with the opportunity for quarterly bonuses and comes with a supportive environment focused on team collaboration and growth. The Assistant Kitchen Manager/Pastry Sous works closely with the store's Pastry Chef and Director of Culinary, participating in extensive training designed to build a robust foundation in product knowledge and culinary skills. As a pivotal team leader in The Salty's kitchen, this role demands hands-on involvement in all kitchen operations, including dough mixing, proofing, frying, decorating, and prep tasks. The Assistant Kitchen Manager/Pastry Sous contributes significantly to maintaining the high standards for product quality, cleanliness, and consistency that The Salty is known for. In addition to technical skills, this position requires strong leadership abilities to foster a positive and productive work environment. The Assistant Kitchen Manager/Pastry Sous sets an example through consistent attendance, punctuality, and work ethic, leads training and development of team members, and ensures clear communication with all kitchen and front-of-house management. A key element of the role is to support the team through both challenges and successes, promoting a culture of recognition, accountability, and humanized leadership. The role also involves important coordination duties such as managing production quantities, scheduling orders to meet store delivery and driver timings, and using production planning software to forecast and prepare for upcoming needs. Candidates stepping into this role will experience a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment where no task is too small or too large—everyone works collaboratively towards making The Salty a benchmark within the food and beverage industry. Notably, The Salty offers a well-rounded benefits package including flexible scheduling, health benefits, paid parental leave, retirement plan matches, and generous paid time off to support work-life balance and personal well-being. This is a prime opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about quality food, excellent service, and creating a nurturing workplace where employees can thrive and grow their careers.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in kitchen or pastry operations
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks such as bending and lifting up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to participate in extensive training programs
• Ability to use production software and tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills