Pastry Sous Chef

Union Square Events

Position Title : Pastry Sous Chef

Reports To : Executive Chef

Salary : $90,000

Other Forms of Compensation : Bonus

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients.

We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Union Square Events is looking for a talented Pastry Sous Chef for our partnership with the New York Marriott Marquis. This highly acclaimed Hotel in the "Heart" of the city, with rooms nearing 2,000 and over 100,000 sq ft of meeting space, is considered one of the busiest and largest in New York City.

The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, viennoiserie to passed, plated and buffet styled desserts to chocolate work in a high-volume kitchen.

This individual will assist in menu development, recipe testing, and working alongside the pastry team in daily production.

This individual is expected to develop an understanding of ordering and inventory procedures and must have a good sense of food and labor cost, as they directly affect monthly and yearly revenue.

The Pastry Sous Chef will assist in overseeing the overall running of the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness as per Company’s health and safety standards.

This individual must foster team spirit to create comradery for a strong, positive, and supportive working environment. The Pastry Sous Chef will assume all responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef.

This individual must have flexibility in scheduling.

As a valued member of our team, your compensation will include the following benefits :

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work

Paid Parental Leave

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

401(k) to help you invest in your future

What You Bring to the Table

Commitment to embodying our Family Values of :

Integrity- Doing the right thing always - using sound judgment - even when no one is looking

Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done

Hospitality- Doing all that can be done for others - and more than is expected - in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side

Entrepreneurial Spirit- Seeing opportunities others haven’t - and creating opportunities others wish they’d thought of first

Minimum 3 years of Pastry experience in large scale format baking, commissary, catering or hotel preferred

1-2 years management experience preferred

Good communication skills : ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instruction

Strong attention to detail

Effective time management

Ability to motivate, educate and empower the team

Emotional Awareness under pressure

Being comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Experience with systems development and implementation

Punctual and reliable attendance

Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures

We are searching for employees who are not only talented but excited to learn and grow with our company while upholding the family values that our business is built upon.