Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef for Dominique Ansel Bakery

James Beard Award Winner and 2017 World’s Best Pastry Chef is looking for talent for his upcoming newest concept in New York.

Full-time positions are available immediately for: Pastry Sous Chef

You will be working with a top-tier team in a professional and creative environment. This position is perfect for someone who wants to get his/her foot through the door and pursue a long-term career in the F&B industry and pastry. We believe in promoting education among our team and building strong and solid techniques and foundation. You will learn a great deal while here and work directly with Chef Dominique.

Job Description:

• Daily production for all dessert items, including but not limited to viennoiserie, pastries, and ice creams
• Management of a team of 15 to 20 people
• Management of all ordering and acceptance of daily deliveries and ability to keep things within set cost margins with suppliers
• Handles daily scheduling and hours and management of payroll
• Management of interviewing, hiring, training and reviewing of BOH staff
• Work with FOH to establish and meet pars
• Developing and creating dessert menu and recipes with Executive Pastry chef and team, including working on packaging
• Management of organization of kitchen, including organization and cleanliness of dried storage, walk-ins, and dairy fridge
• Daily quality checks of products
• Attend certain outside events and programs with possible travel

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a restaurant with a focus on pastry, with at least 2 years of having managerial responsibilities
• A genuine passion and knowledge for food and pastries
• Culinary school attendance
• Prior experience with laminated dough, cakes, ice cream, chocolate, and sugar work
• Experience with service and expediting
• Knowledge of how to work with a dough sheeter and depositor a plus
• Dependable and hard-working
• Sociable and friendly to staff and guests. We believe personality is your biggest asset.
• Must be meticulously clean and aware of all food safety standards (NYC Food Handler's License a plus).
• Must be available to work on different shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Functions
● Able to work a variable schedule per the needs of the business
● Able to lift 50+ pounds
● Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions
● Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system

● Communicate information effectively and efficiently

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are unable to perform any of the responsibilities as outlined above, inform your manager immediately so that the Company can engage in a cooperative dialogue on how to best accommodate your needs at work.

Looking forward to meeting you and exploring your candidacy with our team.

We offer an Annual Bonus, ACA compliant health care, a great 401K program with up to a 4% match, commuter benefits, paid vacation days, and employee discounts.