Pastry Chef de Partie

Bazaar Holdings Hotel Development LLC•New York, NY

1h•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Pastry Chef de Partie is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing daily pastry operations, ensuring consistent product quality, food safety, and exceptional hospitality. This role leads the pastry station during shifts, supports team training and development, manages inventory and cleanliness standards, and responds effectively to service needs. The Pastry Chef de Partie models José Andrés Group values while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and delivering desserts that meet the highest operational and guest experience standards.

Requirements

Open schedule with flexibility (early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays).
Minimum 2–3 years of professional pastry or kitchen experience, with leadership or station responsibility preferred.
Proven ability to run shifts, delegate tasks, and support team performance in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience with pastry production, dessert execution, and maintaining consistent quality standards.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
Experience training and mentoring team members while fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
Comfortable adapting quickly to changing service needs, callouts, and guest requests.
Familiarity with inventory controls, waste reduction, and end-of-shift reporting.
Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and commitment to hospitality excellence.
Solid pastry skills and ability to follow prep lists and recipes.
Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, set up, and lead pastry shifts, ensuring smooth execution of daily service and production.
Supervise the pastry station in the absence of the Head Chef or Sous Chef, maintaining quality, pace, and standards.
Delegate shift duties, assign tasks, and follow up with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Train, coach, and support new team members on shift while fostering professional growth and teamwork.
React calmly and effectively to callouts, emergencies, and guest needs while maintaining exceptional hospitality.
Ensure all pastry items are prepared and served according to José Andrés Group recipes, quality standards, and health department regulations.
Monitor product quality, food safety, and operational consistency throughout each shift.
Follow inventory control procedures to minimize waste and product loss.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across all pastry and work areas.
Complete end-of-shift and end-of-day documentation and counts; communicate discrepancies promptly to leadership.
Support cross-functional restaurant operations as needed and remain proficient in all areas of the kitchen.
Model professionalism, integrity, punctuality, and a positive work environment for both guests and teammates.
Promote José Andrés Group culture while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, government laws, and internal standards.