Pastry Sous Chef
Zuma - New York
261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Zuma - New York hiring Pastry Sous Chef in New York, NY

Zuma - New York hiring Pastry Sous Chef in New York, NY

Zuma - New YorkMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Expires: Mar 5, 2025 • Closed: Feb 14, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

As a Zuma Pastry Sous Chef, you are responsible for supporting the Head Pastry Chef; by providing a highly efficient and effective service while ensuring that all financial and statutory requirements are met and supporting the delivery of outstanding customer service. This role will oversee a team of pastry cooks and ensure the seamless execution of desserts on our menu.

 

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma in proud to be part of the Azumi collection.

 

Life at Zuma

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

 

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee the production and plating of desserts, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation
  • Monitor pastry station during service, troubleshooting any issues that arise and ensuring smooth operations
  • Lead and supervise a team of Pastry Cooks, providing guidance, training, and support as needed
  • Manage inventory and ordering of pastry ingredients and supplies to maintain optimal stock levels
  • Assist in recipe development, testing, and costing as needed

 

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:

  • A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
  • A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
  • Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
  • 2+ years professional pastry experience with a pastry culinary degree preferred
  • Prior experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment
  • Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavors
  • Must hold a valid health and safety certification as required by local regulations
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

 

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.  

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
  • Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
  • Family Meals are shared daily
  • Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
  • Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

 

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know. 

 

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage. 


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Advanced Knife Skills

Service Procedures

Baking Bread

Cake Decorating

Cake Making

Chocolate Work

Conflict Resolution

Costing

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Events Management

Fine Dining Service

High Volume Service

Food Preparation

Ice Cream / Sorbet Making

Menu Development

Office Suite Software

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

300+ Covers Per Night

Pastry Menu Development

Plating and Presentation

Pastry Making

Pastry Program Management

ServSafe Certified

Team Development

Staff Management of up to 20

Staff Management of up to 75

Scheduling

Expediting

Time Management

Pastry Production and Plating

Monitoring and Troubleshooting During Service

Team leadership and supervision

Inventory Management and Ordering

Recipe Development and Testing

Customer Service Orientation

Pastry Techniques and Ingredients Knowledge

Health and Safety Certification

Flexible schedule availability

Attention to Detail

Communication

Leadership

Inventory Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Teamwork

Team Management

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Safety and Sanitation

Pastry Techniques

Cleaning / Sanitation

Pastry Production

Training and Development

Multitasking

Pastry Knowledge

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Head Pastry Chef
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $90k)
Require min. 5 years of experience

Japanese, Sushi

Fine Dining, Restaurant Group

Part of Azumi Restaurants

Celebrating 20 years since first opening its doors in London, Zuma is sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating and drinking. Co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002, Zuma has 15 venues globally and 9 seasonal locations.

Featuring modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional. The menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill.

Zuma, the brainchild of award-winning co-founder and creator, Rainer Becker, brings its internationally acclaimed style of authentic and modern Japanese food to Midtown, New York.

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