Pastry Chef

Fiddlers Creek Management Co • Naples, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fiddler’s Creek Club and Spa, an upscale private club known for exceptional dining and member-focused hospitality, is seeking a highly skilled and creative Pastry Chef to lead our pastry operations. This role is responsible for designing, producing, and overseeing all desserts, baked goods, and specialty pastry items for à la carte dining, tasting menus, banquets, special events. The ideal candidate is both an artist and a leader—an expert technician with a passion for quality, presentation, and creativity.

Requirements

• Formal culinary or pastry arts education preferred
• Minimum 4–5 years professional pastry experience in a fine-dining, luxury hotel, resort, restaurant or private club environment.
• Demonstrated mastery of pastry and baking techniques, including plated desserts, sugar artistry, chocolate work, ice creams, laminated doughs and artisan breads.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train and inspire a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to manage and execute simultaneous events and ala carte service needs.
• Knowledge of food cost management, ordering systems, and inventory control.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced, high-heat environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-quality dessert menus for daily service, holiday events, banquets, and special functions.
• Create visually stunning, well-balanced pastries, breads, chocolates, and plated desserts aligned with the club’s upscale standards.
• Manage all pastry production, ensuring consistency, flavor excellence, and impeccable presentation.
• Lead, train, and mentor pastry team members; provide guidance on techniques, recipes, and kitchen professionalism.
• Oversee pastry inventory, ordering, and cost control to meet budgetary goals without sacrificing quality.
• Ensure all pastry kitchen areas maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership on menu development, tastings, and seasonal updates.
• Execution of ala carte dinner service plating.
• Stay current on pastry trends, techniques, and industry best practices, integrating fresh ideas into the club’s culinary program.
• Prepare specialty items for member events, weddings, and high-profile occasions requiring custom pastry work.
• Maintain accurate recipe documentation and production schedules.

Benefits

• Work in a prestigious, member-focused culinary environment with high standards and creative freedom.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive leadership team and opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to premium ingredients, equipment, and resources to elevate your craft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees