Pastry Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Dessert Lead

Healing Strides Counseling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Dining discounts

Uniform dry-cleaning

Employee meals on duty

Job summary

The Whitby Hotel in New York City is seeking a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. Under the Head Chef, you will lead the pastry team in desserts, ice creams, cakes, afternoon tea items for the restaurant, room service, and events.

You will oversee mise en place, inventory, allergen controls, and contribute to menu development while participating in planning for special events and ceremonies. A background in a 5-star hotel or luxury restaurant is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie in a 5-star hotel or luxury restaurant.
• Knowledge of local and international desserts and methods of preparation.
• Flair for creating new concepts to contribute to menus and seasonal changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pastry team in a 5-star luxury hotel environment.
• Oversee daily pastry operations, ensuring organized, on-time production.
• Maintain menu mastery and control allergens and ingredients.
• Oversee mise en place, stock control, and pastry inventory.
• Participate in events and afternoon tea planning.
• Maintain strict health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Pastry experience

Luxury hotel background

Dessert knowledge

Menu development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Pastry techniques

Job description

The Whitby Hotel in New York City is seeking a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. Under the Head Chef, you will lead the pastry team in desserts, ice creams, cakes, afternoon tea items for the restaurant, room service, and events.

You will oversee mise en place, inventory, allergen controls, and contribute to menu development while participating in planning for special events and ceremonies. A background in a 5-star hotel or luxury restaurant is required.