Create traditional Southern desserts and French-inspired pastries as a pastry chef in New Orleans' sweet culinary landscape. Prepare beignets, pralines, bread pudding, and other regional specialties that reflect the city's diverse cultural influences. New Orleans pastry chefs work in historic patisseries, restaurant dessert programs, and specialty bakeries throughout the city. Pastry chefs in the Crescent City master both traditional techniques and contemporary presentations while contributing to the city's reputation for exceptional desserts and confections.