Dakar NOLA - BOH
Business/Employer Name: Dakar NOLA
Website: https://www.dakarnola.com/careers
Hiring for:: BOH
Available Position/s: Pastry Assistant
What is your starting pay?: $15/hour
Do you offer other employee benefits? If so, please list them here.: Health Insurance, 401K
Job Requirements: At Dakar, we embody Teranga—the Senegalese spirit of warmth, hospitality, and exceptional service. We create a memorable experience through soulful West African cuisine and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. West African cuisine is rich with history, flavor, and heart—and we’re honored to share its story with every guest.
We’re looking for a dedicated Pastry Assistant to support our Pastry Chef in crafting beautiful, flavorful desserts that reflect the heart of our cuisine. This role reports directly to the Pastry Chef.
Shift: Morning prep with occasional evening availability
Required knowledge:
Minimum 2 years of professional pastry experience
Strong attention to detail and a passion for culinary artistry
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-energy kitchen environment
Ability to follow and accurately execute recipes as written
Familiarity with producing pastry creams, sauces, ice creams, sorbets, bread and cookie doughs
Ability to adapt to kitchen needs; flexible with producing pastry as well as savory items
Open to learning new techniques and working with unfamiliar food items
About You:
Reliable and supportive; attendance and punctuality is high priority
Keeps a positive attitude in high stress situations with strong problem-solving skills
Works expeditiously while maintaining quality; adaptable to varying deadline-driven needs
Maintains high expectations for self; a continual learner that is always seeking growth
To apply for this position, serious candidates only:
Please upload your resume and a cover letter including why you want to work at Dakar NOLA. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.
About Dakar NOLA
Dakar NOLA is a modern Senegalese tasting-menu restaurant in New Orleans, founded by Chef Serigne Mbaye and Effie Richardson, offering a seasonal, pescatarian menu that bridges the flavors of Senegal and the Gulf South. Since opening in late 2022, Dakar NOLA has earned earning Dakar NOLA global acclaim as No.6 in North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and The Best Restaurant in South USA, and national acclaim, recognized as Eater’s All-Time 38 Most Essential and Influential Restaurants in America in the past 20 years, the 2024 James Beard Award for ‘Best New Restaurant’, Bon Appétit’s The 24 Best New Restaurants’, Esquire’s ‘The 50 Best New Restaurants in America’, and USA Today’s ‘Restaurants of the Year’. Chef Mbaye, a two-time James Beard nominee and TIME 100 Next honoree, brings Michelin-starred training and deep cultural storytelling to each course, setting Dakar apart with a distinctive focus on the spirit of teranga—Senegal’s tradition of warm, generous hospitality that makes every guest feel welcome. For more information about Dakar NOLA, visit dakarnola.com
Do you consider your organization to be an equitable place to work? (Why or why not?) What supports are in place for your employees?: Dakar NOLA is an equitable place to work, and we treat equity as an ongoing practice, not a one-time achievement. We support employees through:
Structured compensation decisions
Inclusive hiring and advancement practices
Professional development and growth planning
Health benefits and 401k
Regular feedback and transparent leadership communication
We’re proud of our culture and continuously evaluate our systems to ensure equity is experienced consistently across the organization.
Contact Name: Kara Szalkowski
Contact Email: careers@dakarnola.com