Head Pastry Chef - Luxury Private Club

Fiddler's Elbow; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

2 days off per week

Career advancement opportunities

Golf, Paddle/Tennis, and Fitness Privl

Job summary

Fiddler's Elbow is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry program at Bedminster, NJ. This role directs all pastry operations for fine dining, private events, weddings, and club celebrations, ensuring exceptional desserts and creative pastry concepts.

The selected candidate will manage production, mentor pastry staff, maintain strict cost controls, and uphold HACCP/sanitation standards in a luxury club environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts degree highly preferred; equivalent professional leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of pastry leadership experience within a high-volume luxury resort, private country club, or upscale hotel environment.
• Advanced, proven portfolio verifying mastery in wedding cake design, artisanal chocolate work, and sugar artistry.
• Valid Food Safety Manager certification (e.g., SERV Safe) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee diverse menus for fine dining, events, weddings, and club celebrations.
• Maintain high production standards across breads, desserts, cakes, chocolates, and banquets.
• Lead pastry team with coaching, training, and mentorship to develop talent.
• Oversee budgets, food/labor costs, and scheduling to hit financial goals.
• Ensure HACCP/sanitation compliance and safety in all pastry operations.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef/Director of F&B for seamless kitchen alignment.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Team coaching

Budgeting

Food safety management

Education

Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts degree

Food Safety Manager certification (Serv Safe)

Job description

Fiddler's Elbow is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry program at Bedminster, NJ. This role directs all pastry operations for fine dining, private events, weddings, and club celebrations, ensuring exceptional desserts and creative pastry concepts.

The selected candidate will manage production, mentor pastry staff, maintain strict cost controls, and uphold HACCP/sanitation standards in a luxury club environment.