Baker

Maxime's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Birley Bakery, opening in summer 2025 on Madison Avenue, seeks a dedicated Pastry Chef Assistant. This role involves supporting the Pastry Head Chef in producing high-quality breads and pastries, ensuring hygiene standards, and promoting teamwork. Ideal candidates have café experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for baking.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospitality or café experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Head Chef in food production.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

About The Company

Birley Bakery is the newest opening from the club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private members’ clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London.

Opening summer 2025, Birley Bakery will be located on the Upper East Side’s Madison Avenue, and aims to create a warm and welcoming environment, inspired by the classic concept of Boulangerie-Patisserie. We will fulfil the need of every household craving exceptional quality, by delivering simple yet elegantly crafted bread, pastries and desserts.

Position Summary

Assisting the Pastry Head Chef and all Pastry Sous Chef’s in the production of food to the required standard specially bread and viennoiserie.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the Pastry Head Chef and all Pastry Sous Chef’s.
• To ensure that the uniform provided is kept clean, presentable and in good condition, ensuring that personal appearance and hygiene standards are an example for the team.
• To compile the daily mise en place.
• To ensure that all food is cooked and presented to excellent quality as devised by the head pastry Chef.
• To promote effective team work.
• To cook all food items as requested, serving as expected.
• To prepare attractive food displays if required.
• To receive, prepare and cook any orders.
• To clean and maintain all pastry kitchen areas, including equipment and tools to Safe and Sound standards.
• To report any potential health or hygiene hazards.
• To ensure the proper handling of all food items in accordance with health & hygiene procedures.
• To place food orders as required for the daily production.
• To ensure efficient stock rotation for any foods produced.
• To attend or conduct trainings.
• To fill out documentation as required per Safe and Sound standards.
• To be flexible with regard to external duties such as special events, promotions and demonstrations.
• To carry out any other reasonable request as directed by your manager.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (education, Experience, Skills)

• 2+ years of hospitality or café experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure, especially during high-volume service.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor that aligns with a premium brand environment.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain one promptly.
• Passionate, Curious, Sincere, Entrepreneurial, Driven, Empathetic and Highly Motivated.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the bakery.
• Ability to operate with grace under pressure.
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day.
  
  

EEO STATEMENT

Birley Bakery is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.