Luxury Pastry Sous Chef - Lead Desserts & Events

Firmdale Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Employee meals while on duty

Uniform dry-cleaning services

Staff events & incentives

Job summary

The Whitby Hotel in New York is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team under the Head Chef. You will supervise dessert production for the restaurant, room service, and events, while maintaining high standards of quality and hospitality.

We value creativity in menu development and a passion for pastry. This full-time, on-site role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, within a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie in a 5-star hotel or luxury restaurant.
• Knowledge of local and international desserts and correct prep methods.
• Shows flair for creating exquisite pastries and seasonal menu ideas.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to the pastry team.
• Oversee daily pastry operations, ensuring organized, efficient production.
• Maintain full command of the menu and ingredients, including all allergens.
• Oversee mise en place, stock control, and inventory for the pastry section.
• Support events and afternoon tea production planning and execution.
• Uphold health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Menu planning

Dessert knowledge

Job description

The Whitby Hotel in New York is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team under the Head Chef. You will supervise dessert production for the restaurant, room service, and events, while maintaining high standards of quality and hospitality.

We value creativity in menu development and a passion for pastry. This full-time, on-site role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, within a luxury hotel setting.