Pastry Chef

Blackberry Mountain•Walland, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the creation and production of all baked goods and desserts (breakfast, lunch, dinner and any other amenities) in any of Blackberry Mountain’s Restaurants. Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education. Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

5 Years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry
High school diploma or equivalent
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
Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Requires working entire shift standing up
Requires constant bending, stooping and reaching
Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
Must be eligible for hire in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

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
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance in required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.