Pastry Chef

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Pastry Chef to join our exceptional team of service leaders!

Le Jardinier New York is a modern vegetable-driven restaurant. Le Jardinier is focused on modern cuisine utilizing the highest quality vegetables, seasonal ingredients, and fresh herbs. The French word for “gardener,”

Le Jardinier’s cuisine and setting evoke a modern greenhouse in the heart of the city. Le Jardinier features approachable yet refined vegetable-driven dishes, rooted in classic French technique. Chef Alain Verzeroli has created a menu where plants play a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by wild and sustainable fish, meat and poultry.

We are a team of hospitality professionals committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and staff. We offer competitive benefits and career opportunities at Le Jardinier New York & Miami as well as within the Bastion Collection.

Position Summary:
The Pastry Chef will lead our pastry program, creating sophisticated, seasonal desserts that reflect Le Jardinier’s vegetable-driven philosophy and classic French technique. This role requires creativity, precision, and strong leadership in a fine dining environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a refined pastry menu aligned with Le Jardinier’s culinary vision
• Lead, train, and mentor the pastry team to ensure excellence in preparation and presentation
• Oversee daily production for à la carte service, special events, and private dining
• Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and visual appeal of all pastry items
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu development and seasonal changes
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for the pastry department
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment
• Uphold Bastion Hospitality’s commitment to service excellence and hospitality
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information, demonstrating tact and discretion at all times

Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in an upscale, fine dining environment
• Strong knowledge of classic French pastry techniques with modern presentation
• Creativity and passion for showcasing seasonal fruits and vegetables in desserts
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Highly organized with strong time-management abilities
• Commitment to exceptional food safety and sanitation practices
• Currently authorized to work in the US
• Candidates must live in New York or be planning to relocate in the near future

Bastion Collection has conceptualized, opened and currently operates 10 restaurants across New York, Miami and Houston with a team of culinary experts and operations leaders dedicated to the highest of standards. Our efforts and commitment for food and service excellence have been awarded with a total of 4 Michelin stars in the 2020 Michelin Guide New York.

Bastion Hospitality LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality, LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Bastion Hospitality, LLC.