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SelaV Hotel

Pastry Chef

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

The restaurant itself is not French, but we are specifically looking for a pastry chef whose technical foundation includes classical French pastry and who can apply those techniques creatively to the ...

A-STAFFING, INC.

Pastry Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $95K/hr

Pastry Chef On behalf of our client, a new craft café and bakery built around the traditions of ... Elevating presentation through classic and modern French pastry techniques * Seasonal & Limited ...

The Cake Bake Shop Admin LLC

French Pastry

Carmel, IN · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

French Pastry The French Pastry Chef is responsible for the preparation, execution, and quality control of French pastry desserts and ice cream products while maintaining the highest standards of ...

Cranes Bistro

Pastry Chef

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$36K - $46K/yr

Join Our Team as a Pastry Chef at Cranes Bistro! Are you passionate about creating delectable ... Demonstrate excellent knife skills and proficiency in French cuisine techniques Required Skills:

Gecko Hospitality

Executive Pastry Chef

Miami, FL

Executive Pastry Chef Miami A refined all-day café, creating the foundation for a multi-unit ... Formal French pastry training or equivalent classical pastry education. * Demonstrated expertise in ...

Verzenay Patisserie

Assistant Pastry Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

We make handcrafted French baked goods, pastries, with no artificial ingredients! Everything we ... Assistant Pastry Chef PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Most important is to have a desire to make great ...

Sage Coffee Shop

Pastry Chef

Columbia, MO · On-site

From delicate croissants to expertly crafted drinks, we honor authentic French techniques and exceptional ingredients. Our baristas, bakers, and pastry chefs bring care to everything we serve, making ...

Sage Coffee Shop

Pastry Chef

Columbia, MO · On-site

From delicate croissants to expertly crafted drinks, we honor authentic French techniques and exceptional ingredients. Our baristas, bakers, and pastry chefs bring care to everything we serve, making ...

Pastis New York

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$18 - $22/hr

We are seeking a Pastry Cook with a passion for French pastry, precision, and craftsmanship to join our team. Working under the direction of Executive Pastry Chef Charlotte Almayrac, you'll learn ...

Foliepops

Pastry Cook

Bee Cave, TX · On-site

$9 - $16/hr

Chef Antoine Chassonnery (Top 2 Pastry Chefs of the Middle East) & Chef Kévin D'Andréa (Finalist of Top Chef France 2015 & Best Up-and-coming French Chef 2016) are looking for Full-Time or ...

LA RENAISSANCE PATISSERIE LLC

Pastry Chef

Scarsdale, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a French bakery environment * Strong skills in cake decorating, baking, and food handling techniques * Experience with food safety standards and kitchen ...

LA RENAISSANCE PATISSERIE LLC

Pastry Chef

Scarsdale, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a French bakery environment * Strong skills in cake decorating, baking, and food handling techniques * Experience with food safety standards and kitchen ...

Foliepops

Pastry Cook

Bee Cave, TX

$9 - $16/hr

Chef Antoine Chassonnery (Top 2 Pastry Chefs of the Middle East) & Chef Kévin D'Andréa (Finalist of Top Chef France 2015 & Best Up-and-coming French Chef 2016) are looking for Full-Time or ...

La Palme D'or

Pastry Chef

Honolulu, HI

$20/hr

At La Palme D'or in Honolulu, Hawaii we are looking for a long-term pastry chef that will report to ... With your culinary education, you will be able to obtain valuable skills from a French Japanese ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for french pastry chef in the United States is $25.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A French Pastry Chef’s daily tasks often include preparing and baking classic and contemporary French pastries, managing ingredient inventories, and ensuring all products meet high standards of taste and presentation. You may also be responsible for menu development, training junior staff, and maintaining a clean, organized workstation. Collaboration with other kitchen staff and occasionally interacting with customers or front-of-house team members is common, especially in smaller establishments. The day usually begins early, with meticulous planning and careful execution to meet business and customer demands throughout service.

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To thrive as a French Pastry Chef, you need strong expertise in pastry techniques, baking skills, recipe development, and often formal culinary training specializing in French patisserie. Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment, precise measurement tools, and certifications such as a diploma from a culinary school or specialized pastry program are highly valuable. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial to ensure consistent, visually stunning, and high-quality pastries in a fast-paced culinary environment.

How do you become a French pastry chef?

To become a French pastry chef, one typically completes formal culinary training or pastry arts programs, often at culinary schools or specialized pastry institutes. Gaining experience through apprenticeships or working in professional kitchens helps develop skills in techniques like tempering chocolate and making laminated doughs. Certification or accreditation from recognized culinary organizations can also enhance credibility in the field.

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French pastry chefs typically earn between €1,200 and €2,500 per month, depending on experience, location, and establishment. Skilled chefs working in high-end patisseries or luxury hotels may earn higher salaries and additional benefits.
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Pastry Chef

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

SelaV Hotel
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$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Sela V Hotel is opening a new restaurant in Brooklyn, bringing together the flavors of the Middle East, the Balkans, and North Africa. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to take ownership of and build our dessert and bread program from the ground up.

This is a hands-on leadership position for a pastry professional with significant restaurant experience. We are looking for someone who can develop and execute refined plated desserts, build an organized pastry program, and work closely with our Executive Chef to translate the restaurant's culinary vision into desserts.

A strong foundation and deep working knowledge of classical French pastry techniques is essential for this position. The restaurant itself is not French, but we are specifically looking for a pastry chef whose technical foundation includes classical French pastry and who can apply those techniques creatively to the flavors and ingredients of our concept.

The Role

  • Develop and execute restaurant plated desserts at a high professional standard.
  • Take ownership of the pastry program, from development and testing through daily production and service.
  • Develop recipes, production systems, prep lists, and mise en place standards.
  • Maintain consistency, precision, presentation, and quality across every service.
  • Work with classical French pastry techniques, including creams and custards, mousses, pâte à choux, tarts, chocolate work, frozen desserts, sauces, and other foundational pastry preparations.
  • Develop and execute breads and baked items for the restaurant, including bread for table service.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef on seasonal dessert development and the overall direction of the menu.
  • Organize pastry production efficiently and maintain appropriate food and labor controls.
  • Train and lead additional pastry staff as the program grows.
  • Maintain excellent sanitation, organization, and kitchen standards.

Required

  • Approximately 5+ years of professional pastry experience preferred, with substantial hands-on experience in serious restaurant or hospitality pastry programs.
  • Demonstrated experience producing and executing plated restaurant desserts during service.
  • Deep working knowledge of classical French pastry techniques and fundamentals.
  • Strong technical pastry skills and understanding of professional pastry production.
  • Hands-on bread and baking experience.
  • Ability to develop, test, document, and consistently reproduce recipes.
  • Ability to organize and take ownership of a pastry program rather than simply follow an existing production list.
  • Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, organization, and consistency.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team.
  • Reliable and available to work the schedule required by a full-service restaurant, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred

  • Previous Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, Lead Pastry Cook, or comparable leadership experience.
  • Experience in fine dining, upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, or another high-standard pastry environment.
  • Experience helping open a restaurant or developing a new pastry program.
  • Strong employment history and demonstrated professional stability.
  • Formal culinary/pastry education is welcome but professional experience and demonstrated ability are more important than culinary-school credentials.
  • NYC Food Protection Certificate or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

  • Salary: $75,000–$85,000, based on experience
  • Opportunity to build and influence a new pastry program from the beginning
  • Staff meal during shifts
  • Employee discount
  • Complimentary coffee during shifts
  • Professional training and onboarding
  • Growth opportunities as the company expands
  • Professional, organized work environment
  • Brand-new professional kitchen and equipment
More detail about SelaV Hotel, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1154217-SelaV-Hotel