Pastry Sous Chef
The Modern
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
The Modern hiring Pastry Sous Chef in New York, NY

The Modern hiring Pastry Sous Chef in New York, NY

The ModernMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($70k)
Expired: Jan 28, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions. Our service is characterized by warmth and approachability, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a focus on creating unique experiences for guests. With its serene atmosphere and modern aesthetic, the restaurant’s design by the New York-based architecture firm Bentel & Bentel offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home. 

Who you are:

In collaboration with the Pastry Chef, the Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for all pastry menu execution and development. The Pastry Sous Chef oversees a team of Pastry Cooks that are responsible for preparing high quality products in all areas of the pastry department. The Pastry Sous Chef should have an endless passion for desserts, a great attitude, and exceptional work ethic. Successful candidates require great efficiency and focus, good communication skills, a pleasant friendly attitude, and a strong passion for hospitality and growth.

What you'll do:

  • 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
  • Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success.

What we need from you:

  • 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

What you’ll get from us:

  • 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

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Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits, Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Pastry Menu Execution and Development

Pastry Menu Execution

Team Leadership and Management

Menu Development

Pastry Development

Team Management

High Performance and Excellence in Hospitality

Team Leadership

Efficiency and Focus

Clear Communication With Kitchen & Service Teams

High Quality Product Preparation

Efficiency

Recipe and Food Preparation Adherence

Good Communication Skills

Support to Pastry Staff

focus

Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization in Workspace

Communication Skills

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Understanding of Baking and Pastry Techniques

Food Prep

Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization in the Workplace

Ability to Use Kitchen Equipment

Direction Following

Eagerness to learn and grow

Enlightened Hospitality

Positive Demeanor

Kitchen Maintenance

Baking and pastry techniques

Leadership

Ability to Give and Take Direction

Culinary Excellence

Kitchen equipment operation

Annual Salary Negotiation

Positive Attitude

Medical, dental, and vision insurance knowledge

Learning agility

Paid time off management

Life Insurance Understanding

English fluency

Certification in Hospitality Related Field (Preferred)

Kitchen equipment usage

Fluency in English

Flexible spending options knowledge

Employee Assistance Program Utilization

Stock Management

Time Management

Cleanliness and Organization

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Adaptability

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Part of Union Square Hospitality Group

Founded by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, The Modern is a two Michelin-starred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art.

Executive Chef Thomas Allan's refined, unexpectedly playful dishes highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in three distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in The Modern, overlooking MoMA's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden; an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room; and a bespoke tasting menu in the heart of the kitchen at The Kitchen Table.

Complementing Chef Allan’s menus, an extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in wines both classic and emerging regions. The restaurant's design by the New York-based architecture firm Bentel & Bentel offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home.

Since its debut in 2005, The Modern has earned two Michelin stars, three stars from The New York Times, the Grand Award from Wine Spectator and four James Beard Awards, including Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Wine Service, and Outstanding Restaurant Design.

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, flex pay, life insurance, employee dining program and paid vacation. USHG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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