Pastry Chef - New York, United States - 53

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

53 introduces an elevated blend of Asian cuisine with a contemporary edge in a chic lifestyle setting.

Featuring an exquisite marriage of Asian flavors and unique dishes, 53 is a New York restaurant conceived by the Founder Ahmass Fakahany and team behind highly-acclaimed NYC favorites Marea and Ai Fiori.

The menu is spearheaded by acclaimed Singapore-born Chef Akmal Anuar, who began his culinary journey in his parents' hawker stand in Singapore, led one of Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants (Asia's No. 1) and created some of the top contemporary Asian restaurants in Dubai.

Designed by ICRAVE in the heart of Midtown at 53 W 53rd St., the three-story space features a beautiful modern dining room, bustling by day and glowing by night, as well as an intimate private dining experience all underneath MoMA's new extended wing.

In the spirit of this iconic location, the globally renowned Friedrich Petzel Gallery is collaborating in a curatorial partnership to showcase an exciting rotating installation art program throughout the restaurant.

We are looking for a passionate & dedicated PASTRY CHEF to join the team.

Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside hospitality pioneers, positive team members, engaging leadership in an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment.

Pastry Chef Responsibilities include:

Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu with utmost quality, precision and consistency
Managing all aspects of the pastry operation
Pastry menu development and recipe creation
Work in a highintensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle the rigors of busy services while not sacrificing quality and consistency
Managing and training a team of pastry sous chefs and cooks and overseeing pastry production
Be proactive and accommodate guest requests, in the spirit of providing excellent, tailored service, cuisine and hospitality to our clients
Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times

Pastry Chef Requirements include:

At least 3 years of relevant restaurant experience preferred
Culinary and/or college degree recommended with a considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
Genuine passion for pastry, restaurant hospitality, and learning new skills
Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a highintensity kitchen / work environment
Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
Willingness to take direction from the Executive Chef, embrace change and innovation, and learn and adapt to new systems, service steps, and health and cleaning procedures
Broad and flexible availability to work
AM/PM service and prep/production
Physical requirements include but not limited to the ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and downstairs, and exert wellpaced mobility for an extended period of time

Compensation:
$80k-$90k per year, based on experience.

53 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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