Luxury Pastry Director Lead Creative for Seasonal Desserts

The Ned City of London Sales; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401k company match

Generous vacation and PTO

Job summary

The Ned NoMad in New York seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across the property, including pastries, breads, desserts, and baked goods, with hands-on leadership and menu development.

You will mentor a high-performing pastry team, manage costs, collaborate with culinary leadership, ensure food safety, and uphold luxury standards in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive pastry experience in luxury hospitality or high-volume settings.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing pastry teams.
• Culinary or Pastry Arts degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Experience with menu development, food costing, inventory management, and labor controls.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of all pastry, bread, and dessert offerings across the property.
• Create seasonal menus and specialty offerings that align with The Ned's culinary vision and member experience.
• Maintain exceptional product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily pastry production and establish priorities based on business demands and events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, restaurant leadership, and events teams on menu planning and special functions.
• Manage pastry department food and labor costs while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.
• Develop purchasing programs, maintain par levels, and oversee inventory controls to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate completion of inventory counts and ordering processes.
• Implement waste reduction initiatives and monitor department performance against budget goals.
• Hire, train, mentor, coach, and develop all members of the pastry team.
• Create schedules that support business needs while maintaining labor targets.
• Conduct regular training sessions to ensure team members are knowledgeable in recipes, techniques, presentation standards, and food safety practices.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture.
• Participate in performance management, employee development, and disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all Department of Health, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Culinary or Pastry Arts degree

Job description

The Ned NoMad in New York seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across the property, including pastries, breads, desserts, and baked goods, with hands-on leadership and menu development.

You will mentor a high-performing pastry team, manage costs, collaborate with culinary leadership, ensure food safety, and uphold luxury standards in a fast-paced hospitality setting.