Job Description

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef to join our culinary team at the Country Club. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, baking, and presentation of all desserts, baked goods, and pastry items served at the club. This role includes developing innovative and high-quality pastries for the club’s dining experiences, special events, and banquets, while maintaining high standards of taste, texture, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning & Development: Create and design seasonal pastry menus, including cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies, and other desserts. Develop new dessert recipes and special offerings that align with club member preferences and current trends.
• Baking & Pastry Preparation: Oversee the preparation, baking, and finishing of all desserts and baked goods. Ensure that each item is made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients and meets the club's culinary standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor and ensure that all pastries, desserts, and baked goods meet the desired quality, texture, and presentation. Maintain consistency and high standards across all items produced.
• Team Supervision: Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team, including pastry cooks and assistants. Provide guidance, instruction, and support to ensure that staff follows proper baking techniques, sanitation practices, and safety standards.
• Inventory & Supply Management: Manage inventory of ingredients, tools, and equipment needed for pastry production. Ensure proper storage and rotation of products to minimize waste. Communicate with the purchasing team to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Event & Banquet Support: Collaborate with event coordinators and chefs to design and prepare custom pastry menus for banquets, special events, and private functions. Ensure that pastries are prepared on time and meet the required standards for large-scale events.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen. Adhere to all food safety and health regulations and ensure that kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Creativity & Innovation: Stay up to date with current dessert and pastry trends. Experiment with new techniques, flavors, and presentation styles to provide a creative and exciting pastry menu for the club.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff, including the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and line cooks, to coordinate menu items and ensure seamless service during peak dining hours.
• Customer Service & Member Engagement: Interact with club members and guests when necessary, especially for special requests or inquiries regarding desserts. Ensure a positive experience by consistently delivering high-quality, delicious pastries.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and ensure proper portion control to meet budgetary guidelines while maintaining high quality and presentation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Culinary Expertise: Expertise in the preparation and baking of a wide variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, and desserts. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation.
• Creativity & Innovation: Ability to create new, inventive desserts and pastry offerings that align with seasonal ingredients and trends while keeping the club’s standards in mind.
• Leadership & Management: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to train, mentor, and motivate staff to achieve high-quality results.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in both the preparation and presentation of pastries. Ensures consistency and precision in all baked goods.
• Time Management & Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently, especially during busy service times or large-scale events.
• Health & Safety Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment and enforce those standards with staff.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially when collaborating with other kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
• Customer-Focused: Passion for creating exceptional experiences for guests and members through delicious, beautifully presented desserts.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work with different team members and adapt to changing needs, menus, and requests from guests or management.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a senior pastry position, preferably in a fine dining, hotel, or country club environment. Experience in creating and executing pastry menus for events and large-scale functions is a plus.
• Education: Formal culinary education, particularly in pastry arts, from an accredited culinary school is preferred.
• Certifications: Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) required. Additional certifications or training in pastry arts or advanced dessert techniques is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, depending on the club’s event schedule and dining requirements.

Working Environment:

• Fast-paced kitchen environment with a focus on fine dining and large-scale events.
• A creative, team-oriented atmosphere where collaboration and communication between all kitchen staff are essential.
• Opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients and equipment, and to contribute to a prestigious culinary team at the Country Club.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chef with a passion for creating exquisite desserts and leading a team to join a well-regarded country club. If you have a love for pastry, creativity, and exceptional culinary standards, we encourage you to apply and be part of a dynamic culinary team!

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