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Pastry Junior Sous Chef ($65-$75k/year) at Maxime's

Maxime's New York, New York

Job Description

Maxime’s is the newest private member’s club opening from entrepreneur Robin Birley, located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City.

We are seeking a talented Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join our world-class culinary brigade. With four distinct restaurants, this is an opportunity to work at the very highest level of cuisine.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan — medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off — significant vacation days & personal days
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Work-Life & Wellness Platform
  • Retail, Restaurant & Activities Discounts
  • Freshly Prepared Staff Meal on each shift
  • Uniform & Dry Cleaning Provided
  • $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
  • And more exclusive perks!

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Pastry Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic pastry team in Maxime’s. This role requires a passion for classic French pâtisserie, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to excellence. As the Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the pastry team to support daily service in the restaurants, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and leadership are demonstrated. 

  • Support and assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the preparation, execution, and presentation of high-quality and pâtisserie and desserts. 
  • Lead the pastry team during service or preparation in the absence of the senior pastry chefs 
  • Ensure consistency and quality control across all pastry items, from proofing and baking to finishing and garnishing 
  • Train and mentor junior pastry chefs 
  • Collaborate on seasonal menu development and recipe testing 

What you'll be doing: 

You’ll be working as part of an established culinary team delivering exceptional experiences daily. With career progression opportunities, premium benefits, and unmatched exposure, this role is for committed and ambitious chefs who want to become a part of something truly unique in New York City’s private member’s club scene.

*This position requires regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting as part of normal restaurant operations. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.  

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