Pastry Sous Chef

Rosewood Hotel Group • Calistoga, CA

5d • $82,800 - $92,000

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef supports the Executive Pastry Chef in leading pastry and bakery operations across Rosewood Calistoga. The role oversees daily production, upholds exceptional standards, contributes to menu innovation, and develops pastry associates. In collaboration with culinary leadership and operational partners, the Pastry Sous Chef helps create memorable experiences that reflect the resort’s luxury hospitality and Forbes Five-Star standards. The pastry team produces desserts, artisan bakery products, celebration cakes, and banquet offerings for dining outlets, events, and other resort experiences.

Requirements

• Progressive pastry leadership experience from a luxury hotel, resort, or Forbes-rated property.
• Ability to inspire, train, and develop teams through clear direction, accountability, and genuine care.
• Exceptional attention to quality, accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
• Ability to organize priorities, delegate effectively, solve problems, and meet demanding production deadlines.
• Understanding of kitchen operations, ingredients, equipment, food-safety standards, and recipe development.
• Confident communication and collaboration across culinary, service, and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily leadership and execution of pastry and bakery operations.
• Supervise production for outlets, banquets, special events, and resort experiences.
• Maintain recipe integrity, portion control, presentation standards, and artistic craftsmanship.
• Help develop seasonal menus, specialty desserts, artisan bakery products, and innovative culinary experiences.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and production schedules while supporting food-cost and labor objectives.
• Coach and develop associates while ensuring food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and collaboration across departments.

Benefits

• Zero-cost healthcare plan options.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• 15 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
• 14 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave for eligible associates.
• 12 complimentary room nights annually and 50% off food and beverage experiences.
• Complimentary employee meals and free onsite parking.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to global career pathways across Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
• The position may be eligible for bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed