Job Overview

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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive pay
Recognition and rewards
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Daniel Island Club is a prestigious private club known for its commitment to excellence and superior member experiences. Nestled in an exquisite setting, the club offers a variety of fine dining options across its restaurants and hosts exclusive banquets and special events, catering to a discerning clientele. The club prides itself on providing not only outstanding service but also culinary innovation and quality, ensuring every dish served meets the highest standards. Employees at Daniel Island Club benefit from a supportive and rewarding work environment, with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation aligned with experience.

The Pastry Chef plays a vital role within the culinary team at Daniel Island Club, working under the direction of the Director of Culinary Operations. This role is dedicated to crafting high-quality pastry and baked goods that delight members at the club's restaurants, banquets, and special events. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and passionate culinary professional who embraces creativity and innovation in pastry arts. This position requires the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the culinary team to develop unique dessert menu items that keep pace with contemporary trends and modern plating techniques. Responsibilities extend across a diverse range of baked goods including breakfast pastries, cakes, tortes, tarts, pies, mousses, and breads.

The role demands a seasoned professional with at least five years of experience in commercial pastry kitchens, including minimum management experience, and a good foundation in baking from scratch. The Pastry Chef must be proficient in planning, time management, and the execution of banquet event orders with precision. Flexibility to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays is essential to meet the demands of the club's dynamic schedule. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a culinary expert committed to advancing their craft, experimenting with modern culinary trends, and contributing broadly to the culinary department to ensure complete member satisfaction. Pay rates are competitive and commensurate with experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits and recognition program aimed at fostering long-term employee success and engagement.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum five years’ experience in commercial pastry kitchen
  • at least one year in a management role
  • degree in pastry studies or completed pastry apprenticeship
  • flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • capable of baking from scratch
  • strong time and product management skills
  • ability to read and execute banquet event orders
  • dedicated to continuous learning and experimentation

Job Qualifications

  • Professional pastry chef with formal training or equivalent experience
  • minimum five years in commercial pastry kitchen
  • at least one year in a management role
  • experience with baking from scratch
  • ability to understand and execute banquet orders
  • willingness to learn and experiment with modern techniques
  • professional demeanor and dedication to pastry craft

Job Duties

  • Prepare quality pastry and baked items for club restaurants
  • create and innovate dessert menus
  • stay current with pastry trends and modern plating techniques
  • manage production of breakfast pastries, cakes, tortes, tarts, pies, mousses, and breads
  • execute banquet event orders accurately
  • oversee time and product management in the kitchen
  • assist culinary department as needed to achieve member satisfaction

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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