Executive Pastry Specialist

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Manhatta Full time

About Us

Manhatta, a restaurant from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, seamlessly combines stunning sky-high views with genuine down-to-earth hospitality. Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, our restaurant offers breathtaking vistas of New York City, its bridges, and waterways.

Your Role

The Executive Pastry Specialist is responsible for the daily preparation of food and pastry items for service in our restaurant. This position requires a strong passion for food, technique, and eagerness to learn more, providing opportunities to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality by demonstrating exceptional understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain station mise en place prepped, seasoned, and prepared to the highest standards taught by our culinary leaders by the beginning of service.
  • Develop and maintain sound working knowledge of common seasonal ingredients and retain new knowledge of ingredients used in our cuisine.
  • Effectively participate in a professionally run service period, restocking stations as needed and performing last-minute or special-order prep needs with calm urgency.
  • Communicate effectively and hospitably with all teams throughout the day and service.
  • Maintain an orderly and neat work area displaying calm professionalism to promote food quality and reduce waste. Follow all recipes, portioning, proper storage, and FIFO to minimize waste.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience as a Pastry Cook.
  • Able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
  • English fluency and additional languages preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Estimated Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per annum (based on hourly rate of $18-$21/hour)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants.
  • 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.
  • Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future.
  • Generous Employee Referral Program.
  • Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund.
  • Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have daily access to earnings and flexible saving options.


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