Pastry Supervisor Details

Pastry Supervisor

Union Square Hospitality Group - New York, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Make an impact as a Pastry Supervisor with Union Square Events!

Founded by CEO Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, Union Square Hospitality Group has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars such as Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, The Modern, Marta and Porchlight to name a few!

We are looking for full-time Pastry Supervisor with a passion for desserts, a great attitude, exceptional work ethic and a desire to learn. The Pastry Supervisor will work closely with the Pastry Sous Chef to oversee production, cleanliness and organization. Ideal candidates must have a strong work ethic, able to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours. Reliability is key to the success of the team. He/she must have the ability to read and follow menus and recipes, complete basic mathematical calculations, and possess strong communication skills, and the ability to work within a team environment. We believe in promoting within our own company so there's a great potential for growth.

As an important member of our team, you’ll receive:

• Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dining credit and discounts throughout the USHG family of restaurants
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Access to Mentor Programs, Career Development classes, and personalized career advancement support
• Access to a generous Referral Program

What You Bring to the Table

• Commitment to embodying our Family Values of:
  • Integrity- Doing the right things 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 2 years experience working in NYC restaurants
• Fine dining experience
• Large-scale production experience
• Viennoiserie and yeasted doughs
• Ice cream production
• Pastry production
• Comfort in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Understanding of professional baking, pastry, and knife handling skills
• Desire to learn multiple facets of the vast realm of baking and pastry arts
• Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Good communication skills; ability to understand and follow written and verbal instruction and directions
• Strong attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a team atmosphere with the ability to be comfortable taking initiative when working alone
• Manage self calmly and effectively under pressure