Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and full-service event space from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality.

*Who you are:*

In collaboration with the Pastry Chef, the Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for all pastry menu execution and development. The Pastry Sous Chef oversees a team of Pastry Cooks that are responsible for preparing high quality products in all areas of the pastry department. The Pastry Sous Chef should have an endless passion for desserts, a great attitude, and exceptional work ethic. Successful candidates require great efficiency and focus, good communication skills, a pleasant friendly attitude, and a strong passion for hospitality and growth.

*What you'll do:*

* Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members.

* Ensure high performance and overall excellence & hospitality in the Pastry Department throughout each day’s specific service periods, ensure consistent execution of pastry offerings and timely flow of service.

* Always maintain positive working relationships and clear communication with Kitchen & Service teams.

* Ensure that all recipes, product, food preparations and food execution meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to culinary excellence.

* Continuously provide support to all pastry staff and actively participate on the in line as needed.

* Assists in food prep assignments and/or cooking during peak periods as needed and ensures that the team appropriately stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations during service period.

* Maintain a clean and stocked workplace, prep area, kitchen area, storage area and walk-in

* Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success

*What we need from you:*

* 2+ years’ experience in a Pastry leadership position

* Certification in Hospitality-related field, or equivalent (preferred)

* An understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production and a basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment

* Eagerness to learn and grow

* Positive demeanor, ability to give and take direction, and passion for the food industry

* Open availability

* English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

*What you’ll get from us:*

* Annual salary of $70,000, plus bonus potential

* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

* Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work

* Paid Parental Leave

* Life Insurance

* 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

* Annual dining credit and 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants

* Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future

* Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund

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