Pastry Sous Chef
Union Square Hospitality Group
- New York City, NY
- $70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure high performance and overall excellence & hospitality in the Pastry Department throughout each day’s specific service periods, ensure consistent execution of pastry offerings and timely flow of service.
- Always maintain positive working relationships and clear communication with Kitchen & Service teams.
- Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
- Continuously provide support to all pastry staff and actively participate on the in line as needed.
- Assists in food prep assignments and/or cooking during peak periods as needed and ensures that the team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period.
- Maintain a clean and stocked workplace, prep area, kitchen area, storage area and walk-in
- 2+ years’ experience in a Pastry leadership position
- Certification in Hospitality-related field, or equivalent (preferred)
- An understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production and a basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Positive demeanor, ability to give and take direction, and passion for the food industry
- Open availability
- English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
- Annual salary of $70,000, plus bonus potential
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
- Annual dining credit and 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund