The Mercer Kitchen Seeking Pastry Sous Chef

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a great team with amazing potential for growth, this is your perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level!

We are looking for individuals who want to grow within the hospitality industry. Because joining us opens the doors to growth within an organization of over 40 restaurants worldwide! 

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 4 yrs. experience within a pastry department.
• Managerial experience a plus.
• Total understanding of proper pastry methods, techniques and standards.
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures within the kitchen, refrigerator and freezer environments.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and holidays.
• Ability to multi-task.
• A strong sense of urgency.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• A desire for growth.
• A rigorous attention to details.

Responsibilities (these are not all inclusive):
• Responsible for method of service, production and baking to ensure all items are prepared to meet deadlines and standards.
• Properly execute plated desserts with varying components to standards set by Executive Chef
• Complete all closing requirements as directed by Executive Chef.
• Taste and review pastry products on a daily basis to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation.
• Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining new recipes, presentations and products.
• Have working knowledge of inventory ordering systems.
• Coordinating with the hotel on daily amenities.
• Coordinating with FOH on custom pastries (cakes, cupcakes, etc.)
• Identify and communicate suggestions to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef for policies and procedures to improve the operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:
• We offer health insurance to full time employees after 90 days of employment.
• Paid sick and vacation days.
• Employee discount at Jean-Georges' restaurants.
• Tons of opportunity for career growth!

Tell us why you are the best candidate for the role. Look forward to hearing from you!

Located at the Mercer hotel, Mercer Kitchen brings a chic, sophisticated vibe to the heart of SoHo. Exposed brick walls, long banquettes, and candlelit sconces give the place a timelessly stylish, sexy, fun ambiance. Mercer Kitchen was one of the first restaurants in New York City to have a communal table, which remains popular to this day. Chef Jean Georges' American menu features market-driven, seasonal ingredients prepared in a simple yet elegant style, with favorites like the Tuna Spring Roll, Steamed Shrimp Salad, wood-fired pizzas, and classic Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake. There is an open kitchen, where guests can sit back and watch the show. A casual café upstairs serves breakfast and lunch, and transforms into an exciting bar/lounge at night.

“Jean-Georges' Mercer Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity."