Pastry Line Cook

Hawksmoor - US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor NYC is seeking a Pastry Line Cook to support our Executive Chef in delivering world-class pastries and desserts. The role focuses on pastry production, maintaining quality and consistency across the pastry program, and supporting a high-volume kitchen.

You will be responsible for production of brioches, dough, ice cream, sorbets, and chocolate, while liaising with the Pastry Sous Chef. A strong work ethic, professionalism, and excellent communication are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production including brioches, dough, ice cream, sorbets and chocolate.
• Experience working in professional kitchens in New York.
• High-volume restaurant experience with strong communication and organization.
• Professionalism and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and consistency across pastry offerings.
• Maintain efficiency of the kitchen and services.
• Uphold product and service standards.
• Adhere to health & safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain and care for kitchen equipment.
• Lead by example on your section.

Skills

Pastry Production

High-volume kitchen

Professional NY kitchen experience

Communication

Job description

Hawksmoor NYC is a beautiful National Historic Landmark built as The United Charities Building in 1893. The location is just off Park Avenue South and north of the prestigious Gramercy Park and Union Square. The restaurant seats 170 with 2 Private Dining Rooms, and a 50-cover bar. We are now excited to commence the search for a Pastry Line Cook to support our Executive Chef in ensuring prep and service are providing world class desserts and pastries.

Work somewhere awesome:

Careers with Hawksmoor Group are among the best – generous pay and benefits, award-winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). The Sunday Times has recognised us in their Best Companies awards, for seven years in a row, as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK and we endeavour to do the same in the US. We become a certified B in 2022, were voted “best steakhouse in the world” and hold the highest rating with the green restaurant association.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Food quality and consistency
• Efficiency of services/kitchen
• Product and service standards
• Health & Safety
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Set an example to staff when working on a section.

A good understanding of:

• Pastry Production
• Experience making brioches, dough, ice cream, & sorbets, and chocolate
• Liaising with Pastry Sous Chef

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Experience working in professional kitchens in New York.
• Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue.
• Professionalism and good communication skills.

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $26.00)