Lead Pastry Chef – Fine Dining, Menu Innovation & Leadership

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dinex Group is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join one of Chef Daniel Boulud's New York City restaurants. This role supports the Pastry Chef in menu development, production, quality assurance, cost control, and staff management in a high-volume pastry environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in pastry, including 1 year in a leadership role, with strong English communication and a passion for both classic and contemporary pastry approaches.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a high-volume or fine dining pastry environment, including at least one year of management experience.
• Superior knowledge of pastry techniques, including starches, fats, sugars, liquids, eggs, and flavorings.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact positively with supervisors, management, coworkers, and guests to promote teamwork and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and high quality.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Pastry Chef in overseeing menu development and production for the pastry department.
• Oversees quality assurance, cost control, employee relations, and related pastry department tasks.
• Leads, trains, mentors, and schedules pastry staff; ensures standards are met.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards and supports banquet and restaurant pastry operations.

Skills

Schedule flexibility

Team leadership

Pastry passion

Multitasking

Profitability & cost control

Pastry production & operations

Maintain standards

Education

Culinary training or degree (preferred)

Job description

The Dinex Group is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join one of Chef Daniel Boulud's New York City restaurants. This role supports the Pastry Chef in menu development, production, quality assurance, cost control, and staff management in a high-volume pastry environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in pastry, including 1 year in a leadership role, with strong English communication and a passion for both classic and contemporary pastry approaches.