Executive Pastry Chef

PALMETTO BLUFF INVESTMENTS LLC • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000 acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, The Crossroads Reversable King Collins Golf Course, Anson Point Golf Course designed by Coore and Crenshaw, a lawn and racquet club, a community farm, and more. In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, art gallery, and a vibrant village, all which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage.

Job Summary:

The Executive Pastry Chef will drive, assist, and collaborate with the Culinary Leadership team to develop pastry menus and programs for the property. The focus of the role will be to strategically manage the daily operations and long-term vision of the pastry department with a pro-active approach and gracious attitude. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ service experience, with 3 years’ of leadership experience in the pastry kitchen
• Recipe development, food costing practices, labor management, team building and menu development experience
• Bread baking program

Nice To Haves

• Previous luxury service environment experience
• Standalone restaurant experience
• Culinary Degree from an accredited culinary program

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include hiring, training, and direct supervision of the pastry department.
• Evaluate performance; lend guidance, leadership, and discipline as needed with the assistance of the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team.
• Provide mentorship to Pastry Chefs to grow and develop their knowledge and skills.
• Write, maintain, and update all pastry menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed.
• Attend meetings, communicate information to pastry department, oversee pastry production flow and make adjustments in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Review staffing levels and schedule the department appropriately to ensure that proper coverage is maintained while maintaining payroll costs in line with forecast.
• Monitor to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.
• Check to see that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition, review daily cleanliness practices with culinary team and keep up with daily cleaning schedule
• Be in the know to current pastry and baking trends and maintain a creative portfolio to use as resources for all food and beverage outlets.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire!
• Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees