Pastry Sous Chef in Charleston, South Carolina at Halls Signature Events

Halls Signature Events is seeking a highly skilled, driven, and leadership-minded Pastry Sous Chef to support and help lead our distinguished pastry program. This role is designed for a professional with advanced technical ability, strong organizational skills, and a deep commitment to artisanal craftsmanship.

Reporting directly to the Executive Pastry Chef, the Pastry Sous Chef will play a critical role in executing daily operations, mentoring team members, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and innovation within a kitchen built on excellence and refinement

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Executive Pastry Chef in overseeing daily pastry production, ensuring consistent execution of all menu items and specialty orders.
• Lead by example in preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods with precision and artisanal technique.
• Supervise, train, and mentor pastry cooks, fostering skill development and reinforcing standards of excellence and professionalism.
• Maintain and enforce recipe integrity, food quality, portioning, and presentation standards across all pastry offerings.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal features, and creative input that reflects both innovation and respect for classic techniques.
• Manage production schedules, prep lists, and station organization to ensure efficiency and seamless kitchen flow.
• Uphold strict cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards in compliance with all health regulations.
• Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef, ensuring continuity in execution and team direction.

Who we are: Hall Management Group operates notable restaurants including Halls Chophouse (Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Nexton and Nashville), Halls Catch, Rita's at Folly Beach, High Cotton, S.N.O.B., and Halls Signature Events.

What we need from you:

• Minimum 3–5+ years of professional pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.

• Strong foundation in classical pastry techniques, including laminated doughs, custards, mousses, chocolate work, and refined cake decoration.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team in a high-performance, high-volume environment.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional quality.

• A creative, forward-thinking mindset with a passion for seasonal ingredients, flavor balance, and elevated presentation.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-driven approach to leadership.

• Culinary or pastry arts education is a plus, though not required with substantial hands-on experience.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

What you get from us:

• A healthy and safe work environment where you are encouraged to grow your career
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available for all fulltime employees (30 hours per week or more). Effective your first day of employment! Our company pays up to 70% of your medical premium dependent on the plan you choose. We also offer legal and voluntary life insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Spending Account depending on the plan you choose
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work after 6 months of full-time employment.
• 50% dining discount throughout the Hall Management Group of restaurants
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• 401(k) to help you invest in your future available to full and part time employees after 6 months with up to a 4% company match