Pastry Chef

West Palm Beach, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.75 - $30.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Addison Reserve Country Club is a prestigious private club known for its exceptional hospitality and culinary excellence. Nestled in an elegant environment, the club offers members and guests a superb dining experience, combining traditional charm with modern amenities. With a commitment to quality and service, Addison Reserve prides itself on delivering gourmet cuisine across various dining outlets, banquet events, and special functions. The club is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in food preparation, presentation, and customer satisfaction, making it a distinguished destination for both casual and fine dining enthusiasts.

The role of Pastry Sous Chef at Addison Reserve Country Club is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about pastry arts and leadership. This position supports the Executive Chef in overseeing the pastry staff and the entire pastry production process across all club outlets and banquet events. The Pastry Sous Chef ensures that quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness are achieved by supervising pastry preparation, managing inventory, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards. As a hands-on leader, the Pastry Sous Chef is actively involved in daily production, staff training, and menu planning, offering a blend of administrative and creative responsibilities.

Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the Pastry Sous Chef plays a critical role in upholding the club's reputation for outstanding pastry offerings. The position requires dedication to detail, from adhering to recipes and portion sizes to ensuring the visual appeal and flavor of all baked goods. The candidate will be instrumental in managing staffing levels for productivity and quality assurance while fostering a professional and cooperative work atmosphere. This role also involves direct communication with dining room management, resolving member and guest concerns, and contributing ideas for operational improvements.

Moreover, Addison Reserve Country Club values professional development and provides opportunities for ongoing training and growth within the culinary team. The Pastry Sous Chef will be responsible for the development and mentoring of pastry staff, enhancing their skills and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicate effectively, and work well under pressure are essential for success in this position.

Overall, this career opportunity at Addison Reserve Country Club offers an enriching environment for experienced pastry chefs seeking to advance their leadership skills and contribute to a high-caliber culinary team focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Job Requirements

Must be available for a variety of shifts that may change from time to time
Must be available on all days of the week and hours, shifts may vary from predawn to late night
Standing for prolonged periods of time
Walking up and down stairs multiple times per day
Lifting, pushing, and pulling at least 30 lbs
Work indoors and outdoors in varying degrees and/or weather

Job Qualifications

A minimum of four years of formal culinary training or equivalent experience
At least two years of supervisory experience
Sound understanding of current trends in pastry and food production
Working knowledge of traditional and religious meals
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Good management and leadership skills
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
Proficient knowledge in safety and accident prevention
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, members, and others
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions
Ability to be flexible and juggle many assignments or projects at the same time
Interacting comfortably with all levels of staff in the organization
Working efficiently in a stressful environment
Enjoys working with the public, members, and their guests

Job Duties

Prepares and directly supervises pastry staff responsible for the production of pastry and baked goods for all club outlets to ensure the method of cooking, garnishing and portion sizes are as prescribed by standardized recipes
Assists the Executive Chef with monthly inventory, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production
Responsible for the supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, recipes and menu planning and related production activities
Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor of foods
Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality
Ensures that each work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment to meet the business demand
Ensures that all staff prepares bakery items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards