Experienced Pastry Chef

Americana Kitchen & Bar is hiring through Hosco in East Windsor. Full Time Opportunity - NJ, USAWe are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our café operation in New Jersey, USA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily production of pastry, bakery, and dessert items, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency, and supporting the development of our product selection.This is an opportunity to bring your experience and creativity, contribute to our pastry and dessert offerings, and grow professionally while gaining experience in the United States.Requirements:Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Head BakerStrong knowledge of traditional and contemporary pastry techniques including viennoiserie, laminated doughs, cakes, tarts, breads, and dessertsExperience in high-volume production, recipe development, seasonal offerings, inventory management, ordering, and cost controlAbility to organize production, maintain consistent quality, and train and supervise kitchen team membersStrong organizational skills and commitment to food safety and sanitation; food safety certification preferredWorking English proficiency for professional kitchen communication; conversational fluency is an advantageMain Responsibilities:Prepare and oversee the daily production of pastry, bakery, and dessert itemsMaintain standards of quality, flavor, presentation, and portion controlDevelop recipes and seasonal offeringsPlan production schedules and manage ingredient inventory, ordering, waste, and costsTrain and supervise pastry assistantsMaintain a clean, organized, and food-safe working environmentWhat We Offer:Full-time position, part time, or seasonal position, starting with a three-month evaluation basis, with the potential for permanent employmentCompany assistance with the work authorization and sponsorship, where applicable and subject to eligibility and approvalCompany-provided travel expenses, housing and a vehicle during the initial three-month periodCompetitive compensation based on experience and qualificationsAn opportunity to contribute your expertise, develop new skills, and help shape our pastry offeringsTo Apply: We will be conducting in-person interviews in Athens, Greece, on Friday, 6 November, 2026.Interested candidates should email their CV and a brief summary of their professional experience, pastry specializations. Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Head BakerStrong knowledge of traditional and contemporary pastry techniques including viennoiserie, laminated doughs, cakes, tarts, breads, and dessertsExperience in high-volume production, recipe development, seasonal offerings, inventory management, ordering, and cost controlAbility to organize production, maintain consistent quality, and train and supervise kitchen team membersStrong organizational skills and commitment to food safety and sanitation; food safety certification preferredWorking English proficiency for professional kitchen communication; conversational fluency is an advantage Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by Americana Kitchen & Bar.