Pastry Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef in New York City to lead pastry production across a multi-outlet operation, with emphasis on quality, seasonal menus, and hands-on leadership. The role offers a base salary around $70,000–$73,000 with benefits and growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality organization.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of management in NYC restaurants, strong pastry fundamentals, and a valid NYC Food Protection Certificate, plus inventory and team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years management experience in NYC restaurants.
• Strong pastry and baking fundamentals with hands-on production ability.
• Current NYC Food Protection Certificate required.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and kitchen administration.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pastry production and execution across multiple outlets.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry items.
• Work hands-on with the pastry team during high-volume production and service.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop pastry cooks and bakery team members.
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, inventory, and product ordering.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards and payroll support.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menus and seasonal offerings.

Skills

Pastry team leadership

Production planning

Inventory management

Communication

Time management

Health & safety compliance

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Pastry Sous Chef – New York City

A growing, chef-driven hospitality group is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team in New York City. This full-time management role offers the opportunity to oversee pastry production across restaurant dining, private events, and a retail bakery component, with a focus on quality and seasonal menu development.

Pastry Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary of $70,000–$73,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Commuter benefits
• Dining discounts
• Opportunity for growth within an expanding hospitality organization

Pastry Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years management experience in NYC restaurants
• Strong pastry and baking fundamentals with hands-on production ability
• Current NYC Food Protection Certificate required
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and kitchen administration
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Pastry Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

• Passion for seasonally driven pastry and menu development
• Proven track record of leading, training, and developing pastry or culinary teams
• Positive, energetic leadership style that motivates and inspires

Pastry Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pastry production and execution across multiple outlets
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry and bakery items
• Work hands-on alongside the pastry team during high-volume production and service
• Lead, train, coach, and develop pastry cooks and bakery team members
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, inventory, and product ordering based on volume and menu changes
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards and support payroll administration
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and recipe documentation

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated pastry leader who values hands-on work, team development, and contributing to a growing pastry program across diverse hospitality operations.

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