Pastry Chef Consultant

2 hours ago

New York, New York, United States LEITAO Full time

Overview

We are a new, upcoming restaurant opening in New York City and are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef Consultant to support dessert and pastry menu development during the pre-opening phase. This is a 3-month contract role focused on creating thoughtful, refined desserts that complement the overall culinary vision of the restaurant.

This role is ideal for a pastry professional who enjoys concept development, collaboration, and building menus from the ground up.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine the opening dessert and pastry menu
  • Collaborate with ownership and culinary leadership to align desserts with the restaurant's concept
  • Test and finalize recipes, including documentation and costing
  • Support sourcing of ingredients and specialty products
  • Provide guidance on execution, plating, and consistency standards
  • Participate in tastings and iterative menu reviews
  • Support pre-opening preparation as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2–3 years of professional pastry experience
  • Previous experience working in a prominent restaurant, bakery, or hospitality group
  • Demonstrated experience with menu development and recipe testing
  • Strong foundation in classic pastry techniques with a modern approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a creative, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Available to commit to a 3-month contract beginning February 1
  • NYC-based or able to work on-site in New York City

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to contribute to a new restaurant opening
  • Collaborative and focused creative environment
  • Competitive contract compensation, commensurate with experience
  • Clear scope, timeline, and expectations

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Sample menus, portfolios, or references will be required if application process moves to interview stage.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $36.05 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10014

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