Patisserie Vanessa is an authentic French pâtisserie with its first location and flagship in New York City, featuring Vanessa’s signature touches – an elegant and playful assortment of the simplest, most delicious French pastries that are true to her heart.

Handcrafted on location with natural ingredients, these deliciously sublime pastries have a pure taste that is not too sweet, but just right. Patisserie Vanessa is an experience that exudes that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ – evoking the chic-and-relaxed feeling of the South of France.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Pastry Chef, manage kitchen staff, including providing necessary direction and training

Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed at all necessary times

Prepare a variety of French baked goods (Tarte Tropezienne / Charlotte / Macarons / Madeleines…)

Make sure that all pastries that leave the kitchen meet defined taste and design standards

Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently and professionally

Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies

Confirm compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards

Receive stock and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized and timely manner

Fill in for the executive chef when needed

Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.

Requirements

• Keen attention to detail.
• Works as a team

• Training at a culinary institution or similar type on the job training
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field preferred
• 2 or more years’ experience working within the food industry as a Pastry cook, Sous Chef, , Baker, or relevant role.
• Working knowledge of French baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts according to company standards
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
• NYC Food Handler’s License