Job Description

Pastry Cook

Faena New York More Info

500a West 18th Street, New York, NY Full Time • Hourly ($30.00) Expires: Nov 4, 2026

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

The FAENA Movement is one of culture, art and community. The FAENA Culture is steeped in the warmth and traditions of the south combining authentic and attentive hospitality with the world's finest amenities. We act as a catalyst in making dreams a reality with the collaboration of ideas. Creating carefully curated spaces paired with excellence in service to delight the most sophisticated guests as they are indulged by the FAENA Culture.

Following Buenos Aires and Miami Beach, Faena New York, will find its home at 500 West 18th Street, overlooking the High Line in a building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. This latest opening will be synonymous with sophistication, glamour, breathtaking artwork, and cultural trendsetting. This opening will mark the resurgence of luxury nightlife experiences in New York with dynamic food and beverage venues and programming that will make Faena the ultimate destination for the sophisticated traveler to New York.

Job Overview

Pastry Cook is a production role responsible for executing complex pastry recipes and overseeing station organization, prep, and plating in alignment with Faena's standards. This role requires technical skill, speed, and creativity to support service and banquet operations at the highest level.

This full-time position has an hourly wage of $30.00 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare all baked goods, plated desserts, and specialty items according to executive chef recipes and standards
• Assist station setup and execution during service, ensuring mise en place is complete and organized
• Monitor oven and refrigeration equipment, ensuring all items are stored and rotated properly
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of pastry kitchen in compliance with DOH standards
• Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house team to ensure dessert presentations align with guest experience

Qualifications Desired

• 1-2+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant
• Advanced understanding of pastry techniques, chocolate work, doughs, creams, and frozen desserts
• Ability to lead a station during high-volume service
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Food Handler Certification preferred

Skills

• Advanced pastry technique and recipe execution
• Strong station management and time efficiency
• Keen eye for plating precision and presentation aesthetics
• Ability to lead by example and support junior team members
• Organized, clean, and calm under pressure

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Remain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by management.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($30.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Leadership Skills

Creativity in Pastry Design and Execution

Collaboration With Kitchen and Front of House Staff

Training and Mentoring Abilities

Technical Proficiency in Baking and Pastry Arts

Ability to Work In a High Pressure Environment

Organizational Skills

Strong Communication Skills

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