Pastry Chef

About Us: 
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.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for passionate & dedicated Pastry Chefs to join the team. As the Pastry Chef, you will assist in Pastry Production for this high-volume fine dining Restuarant. The ideal candidate will have experience in fine dining, a passion for career growth. Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside culinary pioneers. 

Pastry Chef Responsibilities include:

• Managing ingredients, minimizing waste, and pricing desserts correctly.

• Familiarity with specialty tools like proofers, sheeters, blast freezers, etc.

• Can juggle multiple tasks and production schedules to meet service demands. 

• Pastry work requires exact measurements, timing, and consistency. as required with restaurant standards.

• Proficiency in laminating doughs, tempering chocolate, sugar work, and plated desserts  in a fine dining settig preferred. 

• Ability to design visually stunning desserts and innovate with flavors, textures, and presentation.

• Capable of creating and documenting original pastry recipes.

• Understanding how ingredients interact (e.g., leavening agents, gluten, temperature sensitivity).

Pastry Chef Requirements:

• Baking/Pastry degree or relevant high-end restaurant experience
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment and manage pressure well
• Responsible, respectful and team player
• Great work ethic and committed to being the best
• Physical requirements include: ability to lift and carry items up to 50lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time
• Flexible schedule and open availability (full-time) to meet business needs

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.