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

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

Zuma - New YorkMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($75k - $90k)
Expires: Feb 9, 2025 • Closed: Feb 5, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

5 years


Job Details

As a Zuma Head Pastry Chef, you are responsible for leading the pastry team in creating and delivering exceptional desserts and baked goods that meet the highest standards of quality and presentation. You will be responsible for overseeing all pastry operations, developing innovative menu items, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

 

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:

  • Develop and maintain a seasonal pastry menu that reflects Zuma's culinary philosophy, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations
  • Supervise and mentor pastry staff, including pastry sous chefs, and pastry cooks, to ensure consistency, teamwork, and adherence to culinary standards
  • Collaborate with the management team to establish and achieve culinary objectives, including revenue targets, food cost goals, and guest satisfaction metrics
  • Conduct regular pastry menu tastings, recipe testing, and quality control checks to ensure consistency, flavor, and presentation of all dishes served at Zuma
  • Train, mentor, and develop the pastry team, including creating and implementing a promotion plan
  • Foster a culture of culinary excellence, teamwork, and professionalism in the kitchen, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to culinary staff at all levels
  • Manage pastry inventory levels, control food costs, and optimize profitability through effective menu planning, portion control, and waste reduction strategies

 

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
  • 3+ years Head Pastry Chef experience or Executive Pastry Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality establishment
  • Culinary degree or equivalent certification with a specialization in pastry arts
  • Must hold a valid health and safety certification as required by local regulations
  • Exceptional pastry skills, with a strong knowledge of various baking and dessert-making techniques
  • 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 ($75,000.00 - $90,000.00)

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


Required Skills

Pastry Skills

Menu Planning

Recipe Development

Team Supervision

Food Preparation

Collaboration

Team Leadership

Training and Mentorship

Supervision

Inventory Management

Mentoring

Cost Control

Training

Food Safety and Sanitation

Cost Control Measures

Baking Techniques

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Health and Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

industry knowledge

Customer Service

Time Management

Flexibility

Creativity

Physical Stamina

Safety and Sanitation

Pastry Menu Development

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Pastry Making

Team Management

Cake Making

Chocolate Work

Ice Cream / Sorbet Making

Plating and Presentation

Quality Control

Cost Analysis and Pricing

Fine Dining Cooking Technique

Menu Development

Ordering / Purchasing

Petits Fours Making

Teamwork

Pastry Knowledge

Planning Pastry Production

Problem Solving

Team Development

High Volume Baking

Pastry Techniques

Controllable Expenses Management

Costing

Financial Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Human Resources Management

Management

Menu oversight

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Operations Management

ordering and inventory management

Attention to Detail

Baking and pastry techniques

Certification in Hospitality Related Field

Communication

Efficiency

Food Costing

Food Industry

Good Communication Skills

Inventory Control

Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Office Suite Software

Pastry Cooking Techniques

Pastry menu execution

Pastry Plating

Positive Demeanor

Purchasing

Receiving

Sanitation and Hygiene

Staff Management

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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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