Chef de Partie

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

WBI Operations LLC is seeking a skilled pastry team member to join the kitchen at the property. The role emphasizes meticulous mise en place, seasonal pastry development, and high-volume service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year pastry experience, is detail-oriented, able to stand for long shifts, and flexible to weekend/holiday schedules. Training others and maintaining sanitation standards are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year pastry experience and understanding of savory kitchen areas (sauté, pantry, grill, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mise en place production and monitor storage and rotation of products.
• Assist in training new team members and developing pastry techniques.
• Develop new seasonal items as needed.
• Organise mise en place for events across the property.
• Track inventory usage and relay necessary orders.
• Maintain sanitation/health regulations and resort policies.

Skills

Pastry experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

The key responsibilities for this position are:

• Join our amazing team and receive a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high volume work environment and have meticulous attention to detail.
• Oversee the production of mise en place and monitor proper storage and rotation of product.
• Assist in training new team members and developing their core competency on all pastry techniques.
• Develop new seasonal items as needed.
• Assist in organising all prepared mise en place as it pertains to various events across the property.
• Track inventory usage and relay necessary orders appropriately.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and resort requirements.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely, and teach this knowledge to new team members.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/resort policies and procedures, and other information pertinent to the job performance.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of pastry experience and a general understanding of all areas of savory kitchen (sauté, pantry, grill, etc.).
• Preferred 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout the shift.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.