French Pastry Chef

  • Compass Group
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time

Position Title: French Pastry Chef

Pay 13

Reports To: Executive Chef

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Working as the Pastry Chef for a brand new, gourmet French food and delicatessen outlet located at 1100 Avenue of the Americas, you are responsible for innovation and excellence in the world of pastries and desserts at Fauchon. Fauchon serves Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Monday through Sunday and closes to the public at 4pm. The outlet will be open for private events in the evenings Monday through Friday. This location is scheduled to open at the end of September.

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Excellence, in collaboration with the Executive Chef and aligned with Fauchon and R/A brand standards
Manage a team hourly associates
Build outstanding relationships with clients and guests
Manage cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive pastry/kitchen management experience, with a preference for those with French pastry experience
Comprehensive understanding of pastry and dessert trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and the Internet
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities
A passion for food
ServSafe certification is highly desirable

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1437833

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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Job ID: 483821853
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025

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