Pastry Sous Chef

Carmel Country Club•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef is a senior leadership position responsible for the daily execution, consistency, and continued growth of the pastry program across all food & beverage operations at Carmel Country Club. This role supports and collaborates with the Executive Pastry Chef while serving as the primary operational leader of the pastry department, ensuring flawless execution, team development, and an elevated member experience at every point of service. This position requires a disciplined culinary leader with advanced technical skill in laminated dough production, bread production, chocolate work, and custom cake design, capable of managing high-volume production, luxury-level presentation, large-scale events, and innovative pastry concepts simultaneously. Outlets & Programs Under Oversight Primary Outlets 1947 Restaurant Gaslight Grill Post Market (Café & Grab-and-Go) North & South Turn House Pool Grill (seasonal) Banquets & Special Events Signature Programs & Culinary Activations Monthly Farmers Markets - Seasonal Pastry Pop-Up Series - Chef’s Tables & Tasting Experiences - Holiday & Themed Club Events - Private Member Celebrations - Custom Cake & Special-Order Program

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years professional pastry experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role in luxury hospitality, resort, or private club environments.
Advanced proficiency in laminated doughs, chocolate work, and custom cake production.
Proven experience managing high-volume production and large-scale events.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment while maintaining exceptional standards.
Passion for mentoring teams and building strong culinary culture.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute all pastry production for daily service, banquets, and special events across six outlets and multiple service platforms.
Oversee advanced pastry production including laminated doughs (croissant, puff pastry, Danish), plated desserts, breads, pastries, confections, and specialty items.
Direct all chocolate work, including tempering, molding, showpieces, truffles, bonbons, garnishes, and decorative elements for events and displays.
Manage all aspects of the custom cake program, including consultations, design, production, and execution for member events and celebrations.
Maintain exceptional standards of quality, flavor, presentation, and consistency in all pastry offerings.
Drive recipe development, plating standards, and portion control across the entire pastry program.
Manage daily production schedules, prep systems, and service execution for the pastry department.
Coordinate seamlessly with Banquet, Garde Manger, and Hot Line teams to ensure cohesive event execution.
Oversee inventory, ordering, waste control, and food cost management for the pastry program.
Maintain full compliance with health department regulations, sanitation standards, and HACCP procedures.
Train, mentor, and develop pastry cooks and apprentices in foundational and advanced pastry techniques including lamination, chocolate, sugar work, and cake production.
Establish clear systems, standards, and accountability within the pastry department.
Foster a professional, collaborative kitchen culture rooted in excellence, respect, and continuous improvement.
Lead creative development of new desserts, seasonal features, and pastry programs.
Drive innovation within the Farmers Market program, pastry pop-ups, holiday features, chocolate showcases, and special culinary activations.
Partner with the Executive Pastry Chef and Culinary Director on long-term concept development and strategic growth.
Ensure pastry offerings consistently exceed member expectations across all outlets and events.
Participate in tastings, member events, and culinary experiences as a representative of the pastry program.
Respond to member feedback with professionalism, adaptability, and continuous refinement.

Benefits

Competitive wages paid biweekly
Paid time off
Cost-shared medical & prescription benefits
Club paid basic life insurance, long and short-term disability
Dental, vision, life insurance, Health Savings Account
401k with Club match for eligible team members
Daily meals, sodas, and ice cream located in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment inside the clubhouse
Golf and tennis playing privileges
Discounts on items in our Tennis and Golf shops
Training and growth opportunities