Pastry Chef

Altamarea Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine dining restaurant in New York is seeking a dedicated Pastry Chef to join their innovative culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry production and a commitment to excellence in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities include managing ingredients, creating original recipes, and designing visually stunning desserts. The restaurant offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Employee Dining Discount

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining preferred.
• Ability to manage pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing ingredients and minimizing waste.
• Designing visually stunning desserts and innovating flavors.

Skills

Team Player

Strong Work Ethic

Time Management

Education

Baking/Pastry Degree

Tools

Proofers

Sheeters

Blast Freezers

Job description

About Us:
53 introduces an elevated blend of Asian cuisine with a contemporary edge in a chic lifestyle setting. Featuring an exquisite marriage of Asian flavors and unique dishes, 53 is a New York restaurant conceived by the Founder Ahmass Fakahany and the team behind highly-acclaimed NYC favorites Marea and Ai Fiori.

The menu is led by acclaimed Singapore-born Chef Akmal Anuar, who began his culinary journey in his parents’ hawker stand in Singapore, led one of Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants (Asia’s No. 1), and created some of the top contemporary Asian restaurants in Dubai.

Designed by ICRAVE in the heart of Midtown at 53 W 53rd St., the three-story space features a beautiful modern dining room, bustling by day and glowing by night, as well as an intimate private dining experience, all underneath MoMA’s new extended wing. In the spirit of this iconic location, the Friedrich Petzel Gallery is collaborating in a curatorial partnership to showcase an exciting rotating art installation program throughout the restaurant.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking passionate & dedicated Pastry Chefs to join our team. As the Pastry Chef, you will assist in pastry production for this high-volume fine dining restaurant. The ideal candidate will have experience in fine dining, a passion for career growth, and a desire to be part of a pioneering culinary team.

Pastry Chef Responsibilities include:

• Managing ingredients, minimizing waste, and pricing desserts correctly.
• Familiarity with specialty tools like proofers, sheeters, blast freezers, etc.
• Juggling multiple tasks and production schedules to meet service demands.
• Ensuring pastry work requires exact measurements, timing, and consistency according to restaurant standards.
• Proficiency in laminating doughs, tempering chocolate, sugar work, and plated desserts in a fine dining setting is preferred.
• Designing visually stunning desserts and innovating with flavors, textures, and presentation.
• Creating and documenting original pastry recipes.
• Understanding ingredient interactions (e.g., leavening agents, gluten, temperature sensitivity).

Pastry Chef Requirements:

• Baking/Pastry degree or relevant high-end restaurant experience.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage pressure well.
• Responsible, respectful, and a team player.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.
• Physical ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs, and stand, walk, and exert mobility for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule and full-time availability to meet business needs.

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment. We offer the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (30 days from hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at all Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (after one year of employment)

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as per applicable laws.