Pastry Sous Chef — Luxury Desserts & Team Leadership

Fouquet's New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fouquet's New York is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily pastry operations in a luxury setting, working with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef to craft desserts that impress guests.

You will supervise pastry cooks, oversee morning bakery production and plated desserts, and help develop seasonal menus while maintaining exacting standards.

Requirements: 3–5 years pastry experience, NYC Food Protection Certificate; this full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry production teams and ensuring quality standards.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills in a high-end kitchen.
• Familiarity with FOH/BOH coordination and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry, bakery, and dessert production to meet taste, artistry, and consistency standards.
• Oversee morning bakery production and plated dessert operations.
• Assist in concepting and developing seasonal dessert menus and VIP guest amenities.
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks on techniques, sanitation, and plating SOPs.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control; document recipes and yields.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Pastry production

Sanitation & safety

Job description

Fouquet's New York is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily pastry operations in a luxury setting, working with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef to craft desserts that impress guests.

You will supervise pastry cooks, oversee morning bakery production and plated desserts, and help develop seasonal menus while maintaining exacting standards.

Requirements: 3–5 years pastry experience, NYC Food Protection Certificate; this full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.