Pastry Sous Chef for Palladino’s Steak and Seafood House
We’ve reimagined the classic steakhouse experience for a new generation, blending luxurious ambiance with heartfelt hospitality. Every dish, every pour, and every detail is curated to deliver the exceptional standard we’re known for. This position is perfect for someone looking to springboard their career with a passion for long term growth. This is a highly collaborative work environment, and we are looking for someone to enhance the team.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production of all dessert and pastry items
- Lead and manage a team of five pastry staff members
- Handle ordering and production planning for the pastry department
- Occasionally manage scheduling, timesheets, and assist with payroll
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews for back-of-house staff
- Collaborate with front-of-house team to set and maintain inventory pars
- Assist in developing and testing dessert menus and recipes alongside the Executive Pastry Chef and team
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, including dry storage, walk-in, and pastry freezer areas
- Conduct daily quality control checks on all pastry products
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of pastry experience in a restaurant, including at least 1 year in a leadership or management role
- Strong passion for pastry and a solid foundation in food knowledge
- Experience in service and expediting in a high-paced kitchen environment
- Reliable, hardworking, and committed to excellence
- Personable and approachable with strong interpersonal skills; comfortable in guest-facing interactions
- High standards for cleanliness and food safety; NYC Food Handler's License preferred
- Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and long shifts
What You’ll Do
- Assist with all aspects of pastry production, from sourcing to final plating, ensuring consistency and quality
- Provide support, training, and mentorship to pastry team members
- Contribute to menu and seasonal item development with a focus on both creativity and classic technique
- Partner with leadership to manage costs, inventory, and labor
- Participate in ordering and inventory control while maintaining product quality
- Support daily operations and help identify areas for workflow improvement
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the overall success of the pastry program
What you’ll bring:
- At least 2 years of hands-on pastry kitchen experience, ideally in fine dining, luxury hotels, or high-volume establishments
- Strong pastry and baking skills grounded in traditional methods, with an openness to innovation
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative work environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with effective communication
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and adapt to the demands of a fast-paced kitchen
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment for extended periods.
- Regularly required to talk, hear, reach, and handle tools and equipment.
- Must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to heat, cold, and steam in a kitchen environment.
