Head Pastry Chef — Lead Luxury Desserts & Team

The Ned; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k company match

Generous vacation and holidays

Career development opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Complimentary hotel stays

Job summary

The Ned NoMad is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across the property. You will supervise pastry production, bread, desserts, and bakery items, while upholding The Ned's luxury standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in premium hospitality, strong leadership, and a passion for culinary innovation. This hands-on role requires a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment with a collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive pastry experience in luxury hospitality or high-volume settings.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing pastry teams.
• Culinary or Pastry Arts degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques, breads, and chocolates.
• Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory, and labor controls.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury environment with attention to detail.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of pastry offerings.
• Create seasonal menus that align with The Ned's culinary vision.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily pastry production and set priorities for events.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and events teams on planning.
• Manage pastry costs while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Develop purchasing, inventory controls, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Hire, train, and mentor pastry team members.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Culinary leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary or Pastry Arts degree preferred

Job description

The Ned NoMad is seeking an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across the property. You will supervise pastry production, bread, desserts, and bakery items, while upholding The Ned's luxury standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in premium hospitality, strong leadership, and a passion for culinary innovation. This hands-on role requires a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment with a collaborative kitchen culture.