Executive Pastry Chef — Lead Creative Desserts & Pastry Program

Forsyth Country Club Inc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off and holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Employee meals

Golf privileges

Uniforms provided

Training and education opportunities

Scholarship program

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Forsyth Country Club in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the club's pastry program, overseeing desserts, breads, and mignardise for outlets and events. The role develops pastry menus and ensures excellence in presentation and service.

The successful candidate will guide creative dessert concepts, maintain quality and consistency, and mentor kitchen staff within a premier private club environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Prior experience as a Pastry Chef or Lead Pastry Cook required.
• Current Food Handler or Safe Serve certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or supervises the daily pastry prep and plating of desserts, breads, pastries, and mignardise.
• Supports cost controls, food requisitioning, production planning, and inventory management for pastry.
• Maintains quality, presentation, and consistency of pastry offerings across club outlets and events.
• Collaborates with the Director of Culinary Operations and leadership to ensure menu execution and standards.

Skills

Pastry experience

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Forsyth Country Club in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the club's pastry program, overseeing desserts, breads, and mignardise for outlets and events. The role develops pastry menus and ensures excellence in presentation and service.

The successful candidate will guide creative dessert concepts, maintain quality and consistency, and mentor kitchen staff within a premier private club environment.