Executive Pastry Chef

Daniel Island Club; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Island Club in Charleston, SC seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead and elevate our pastry program across club restaurants, banquets, and events. You will design desserts, mentor a culinary team, and craft pastries from breakfast items to breads.

Ideal candidates bring at least five years in a commercial pastry kitchen, plus a year in management; a pastry degree or apprenticeship; and flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a commercial pastry kitchen with a minimum of one (1) year in a management role
• Degree in pastry studies or pastry apprenticeship
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Willingness to learn modern techniques and presentations

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality pastries and baked items for the club restaurants, banquets, and special events
• Participate in menu planning for dessert items along with creating new and unique items
• Stay up to date with current trends, techniques, and modern plating
• Responsible for breakfast pastries, cakes, tortes, tarts, pies, mousses, breads, and other items requested by the membership
• Assist in all aspects of the culinary department to achieve member satisfaction

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Banquet/event catering

Menu planning

Time management

Education

Degree in pastry studies or pastry apprenticeship

Job description

Daniel Island Club is a premier private country club offering an exceptional dining experience for its members and guests. Our culinary program spans an array of dining formats — from upscale fine dining to casual fare — and hosts banquets for up to 800 guests. We are committed to culinary excellence, hospitality, and fostering a culture of professional growth within our kitchen team.

The Executive Pastry Chef, under the direction of the Director of Culinary Operations, is responsible for preparing quality pastry and baked items for the club restaurants, banquets, and special events.

Ideal candidate is a highly motivated, passionate, visionary, energetic culinary team member. This professionally trained or experienced individual will be capable of performing assigned duties independently.

The Executive Pastry Chef will participate in menu planning for dessert items along with creating new and unique items. Staying up to date with current trends, techniques, and modern plating is essential. The Executive Pastry Chef will be responsible for the following but not limited to breakfast pastries, cakes, tortes, tarts, pies, mousses, breads, and other items requested by the membership.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a commercial pastry kitchen with a minimum of one (1) year in a management role
• High-end private club experience level preferred but not required
• Degree in pastry studies or pastry apprenticeship
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Previous baking from scratch experience is required, and a good understanding of time and product management is paramount
• Ability to understand, and execute banquet event orders and written directions
• Must be a professional dedicated to the craft, possess a willingness to learn and experiment with modern techniques and presentations
• Willingness to assist in all aspects of the culinary department to achieve member satisfaction

Daniel Island Club offers competitive benefits, recognition/rewards and compensation packages in all positions. Pay rate will be commensurate with experience.