Pastry Cook - Dumbo House

Soho House & Co. • New York, NY

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About The Position

At Soho House, the Pastry Cook collaborates with the Pastry Chef to create, craft, and develop simple, rustic, approachable desserts, pastries, and other sweet goods. The role is responsible for all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen, including preparation, production, à la carte service, and cost of goods sold (COGS). The Pastry Cook works efficiently and effectively and has experience executing high-quality treats, tastes, and recipes.

The Pastry Cook is a critical team member, bringing specialized skills and the ability to execute all menu items, work every station, prepare dishes from prep to plate, and deliver consistent pastries through production. The role supports the Pastry Chef with line work, inventory, purchasing, training, kitchen operations, and shift handovers while maintaining food quality, food safety, and Soho House service standards.

This position requires at least three years of experience in a fast-paced, upscale, approachable professional environment, a food handler’s certificate, and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical requirements include standing for at least eight hours, moving quickly around the club, handling objects, lifting or carrying at least 40 pounds, and occasionally kneeling, bending, crouching, or climbing.

The listed New York pay range is $25–$25 per hour. Compensation may vary in other locations and is determined based on experience and other legally permitted factors.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, upscale, approachable professional environment.
• Strong understanding of making pastry dishes from scratch and plating for à la carte service and production.
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver high-quality dishes across all stations.
• Food handler’s certificate.
• Strong communication skills, ability to take direction, and ability to work as a team player and motivator.
• Proactive ability to build professional relationships with leaders and the kitchen team.
• Arrive before the scheduled start time to allow time to get situated, eat, and receive briefings on previous and anticipated service.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Creativity and ability to create recipes from scratch.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Ability to work on feet for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to move quickly between parts of the club.
• Ability to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare house-made pastries by following recipes, contributing creatively, and working autonomously across pastry stations for à la carte service and production in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the Pastry Chef on the line and with inventory and purchasing to help maintain kitchen performance and sustainable food costs.
• Manage waste, oven temperatures, and quality to reduce additional costs, and educate line staff about COGS and its contribution to company profit and loss.
• Supervise Pastry Cooks, including onboarding and on-the-job training.
• Follow health and safety policies, including IIPP, workers’ compensation procedures, and allergy procedures; implement, monitor, and enforce company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable laws.
• Prepare à la carte dishes, including family meal, with precision and attention to detail.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with end-of-shift reports and handover sheets.
• Maintain company target goals and consistent service in accordance with Soho House standards, including 3-8-10.
• Provide a positive influence for teams under pressure and help create a welcoming work environment that supports staff morale.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage and a retirement fund with a 2% match.
• Paid sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
• Career development opportunities, including domestic or international advancement and managerial or technical career paths.
• Training to develop technical and managerial skills.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Food and drink trips, training, and events through Cookhouse & House Tonic.
• Team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• A substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty.
• Soho Impact community initiatives, including mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed