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BLACKBERRY FARM

Pastry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $31.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Match
Profit sharing
Travel perks
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Blackberry Mountain is a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property located in the scenic area of Walland, Tennessee. Known for its exceptional hospitality and deep respect for the natural environment, Blackberry Mountain blends Southern charm with an outdoor lifestyle to create an unparalleled guest experience. The property spans an impressive 5,200 acres of beautiful landscape, offering guests not just a stay but a memorable adventure surrounded by nature. The team at Blackberry Mountain is diverse and highly experienced, unified in their commitment to legendary hospitality, memorable experiences, and generational sustainability. Working at Blackberry Mountain means being part of a supportive and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to perform physical demands including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work entire shift standing up
  • Ability to bend, stoop and reach constantly
  • Ability to safely operate company vehicle or golf cart
  • Regular and consistent attendance
  • Ability to work well with team members, managers and guests
  • Compliance with company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years experience in restaurant and pastry or culinary education and a minimum of 3 years experience in restaurant and pastry
  • Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively
  • Must be able to compose effective recipes
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers and team members
  • Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches
  • Must thoroughly understand weights, measures and conversion of both
  • Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

Job Duties

  • Cleanliness and organization of bakeshop
  • Communication and ordering of all pastry specific supplies and equipment
  • Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
  • Overseeing all production of breakfast pastries, breads, lunch and dinner desserts
  • Management of production schedule
  • Management of staff work schedule
  • Full creative responsibility in menu development under guidance from Executive Chef
  • Represent Blackberry Mountain in cooking schools, public events and media situations
  • Coordination with Executive Chef of daily needs of restaurant operation, especially pertaining to bakeshop
  • Training of all pastry team members and other kitchen staff where necessary
  • Overseeing pastry employee tier systems and reviews
  • Maintaining current seasonal dessert rotation
  • Recipe costing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location