Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan Manhatta serves seasonal inspired cooking and offers stunning views of New York City its bridges and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and fullservice event space from Danny Meyers Union Square Hospitality Group combining skyhigh views with downtoearth hospitality.
Who you are:
In collaboration with the Pastry Chef the Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for all pastry menu and development. The Pastry Sous Chef oversees a team of Pastry Cooks that are responsible for preparing high quality products in all areas of the pastry department. The Pastry Sous Chef should have an endless passion for desserts a great attitude and exceptional work ethic. Successful candidates require great efficiency and focus good communication skills a pleasant friendly attitude and a strong passion for hospitality and growth.
What youll do:
- Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members.
- Ensure high performance and overall excellence & hospitality in the Pastry Department throughout each days specific service periods ensure consistent of pastry offerings and timely flow of service.
- Always maintain positive working relationships and clear communication with Kitchen & Service teams.
- Ensure that all recipes product food preparations and food meet restaurants specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.
- Continuously provide support to all pastry staff and actively participate on the in line as needed.
- Assists in food prep assignments and/or cooking during peak periods as needed and ensures that the team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period.
- Maintain a clean and stocked workplace prep area kitchen area storage area and walkin
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success
What we need from you:
- 2 years experience in a Pastry leadership position
- Certification in Hospitalityrelated field or equivalent (preferred)
- An understanding of baking and pastry techniques production and a basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Positive demeanor ability to give and take direction and passion for the food industry
- Open availability
- English fluency and additional languages preferred but not required
What youll get from us:
- Annual salary of $70000 plus bonus potential
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Options (health care dependent care transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care mental health and other healthcare services through Radish Health
- Annual dining credit and 51 dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
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