Club Pastry Chef: Desserts, Events & Banquets

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking a Pastry Chef for a full‑time on‑site role. You will plan, prepare, and execute high‑quality pastries and baked goods for club dining venues and events, while maintaining consistent presentation standards and aligning with the culinary vision.

You will oversee pastry mise en place, manage inventory of baking ingredients, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to support banquets and member dining, contributing

Qualifications

• Proven pastry bakery expertise including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Strong food prep, portioning, and quality control and presentation.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, flavor profiles, and pastry presentation.
• Food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance in a professional kitchen.
• Previous club or resort experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays for events.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Culinary or pastry certification or relevant training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute diverse pastries and desserts for dining venues and events.
• Maintain consistent presentation and align menus with culinary vision.
• Oversee pastry mise en place and inventory management.
• Ensure clean, safe workstation and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and culinary team for banquets and member events.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal pastry menus.

Skills

Bakery & Pastry

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexible Schedule

Club/Resort Experience

Education

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking a Pastry Chef for a full‑time on‑site role. You will plan, prepare, and execute high‑quality pastries and baked goods for club dining venues and events, while maintaining consistent presentation standards and aligning with the culinary vision.

You will oversee pastry mise en place, manage inventory of baking ingredients, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to support banquets and member dining, contributing