Pastry Chef

Altamarea; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-volume fine dining restaurant in Midtown is seeking dedicated Pastry Chefs. Join a passionate team and work alongside culinary pioneers. Ideal candidates will have fine dining experience and a strong desire for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Dining Discount

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining and passion for career growth.
• Ability to manage pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage ingredients and minimize waste.
• Design visually stunning desserts and innovate flavors.
• Create and document original pastry recipes.

Skills

Team Player

Work Ethic

Pressure 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 spearheaded 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 globally renowned Friedrich Petzel Gallery is collaborating in a curatorial partnership to showcase an exciting rotating installation art program throughout the restaurant.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for passionate & dedicated Pastry Chefs to join the 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 and a passion for career growth. Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside culinary pioneers.

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 as per restaurant standards.
• Proficiency in laminating doughs, tempering chocolate, sugar work, and plated desserts in a fine dining setting preferred.
• Designing visually stunning desserts and innovating with flavors, textures, and presentation.
• Creating and documenting original pastry recipes.
• Understanding how ingredients interact (e.g., leavening agents, gluten, temperature sensitivity).

Pastry Chef Requirements:

• Baking/Pastry degree or relevant high-end restaurant experience.
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment and manage pressure well.
• Responsible, respectful, and a team player.
• Great work ethic and committed to excellence.
• Physical requirements include lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and exerting well-paced mobility for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule and open availability (full-time) to meet business needs.

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all our team members. We also offer the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with a wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from hire date).
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure).
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities.
• Employee Dining Discount at all Altamarea Group Restaurants.
• 401(k) Plan (one year from hire date).

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