Pastry Sous Chef

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 for Revel & Rye restaurant and The View restaurant. 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:
o Integrity- Doing the right thing always - using sound judgment - even when no one is looking
o Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
o 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
o 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.