Pastry Chef

Seahorse NYC is hiring an experienced pastry chef to join our team. We are committed to providing an unparalleled dining experience for our guests and seek a team leader who can positively impact our already thriving business.

We are looking for an individual who can be a part of the culinary staff that we have built who has a passion for pastry. You will coordinate the organization, planning and quality control of product as well as the development of employees in the Kitchen’s bake/pastry shop through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective organization, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
• Able to type, cost recipes, make pick up charts and any spreadsheet needed to make work efficient.
• Ensure food quality is up to standards by inspecting and conducting frequent quality checks
• Inspire and motivate the Team members and conduct any Team building activities.
• Floor presence to demonstrate and develop the pastry Team in order to contribute in the success of the operation
• Able to work in different shifts and areas of the pastry kitchen to fulfill business needs and to acquire the knowledge needed to successfully meet the expectations for this role and be able to grow within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 4 years of Culinary Experience with 1 year of supervisory experience in a pastry kitchen
• Must be creative and innovative to ensure continuous evolution of offerings

A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends and holidays. They must also be fluent in English and possess legal work authorization in the United States, and have DOH Certification.

 Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mercer Street Hospitality is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mercer Street Hospitality are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mercer Street Hospitality will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.