Lead Pastry Chef – Fine Dining, Banquets & Mentorship

Kiawah Island Real Estate, LLC.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability - Short/Long Term

401(k)

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Telehealth

Health Spending Account

Wellness program

Paid time off: 12 vacation days, 6 s

Job summary

Kiawah Island Real Estate, LLC is seeking an experienced Pastry Lead to join Voysey's and the Living Room dessert teams on a full-time basis. The role focuses on crafting, refining, and executing modern pastry concepts within a European steakhouse framework, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining exemplary quality.

You will collaborate on menus and events, manage pastry production timelines, and ensure safety and cost controls across the pastry kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in fine dining or upscale hospitality.
• Experience supervising or training kitchen staff preferred.
• Passion for pastry, creativity, and interest in modern industry trends.
• Skilled in breads, lamination, gelatos, sorbets, pastries, and plated desserts.
• Experience with banquet production and execution.
• Willingness to replenish knowledge and continue learning.
• Comfortable with dish and technique experimentation.
• Must work weekends, holidays, and be flexible with shifts.
• Excellent communication with staff, members, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team with passion for pastry and quality, leading by example.
• Assist with menu development and recipe creation for Voysey's and Living Room dessert menus within a modern European steakhouse concept.
• Collaborate on writing and planning menus, banquets, holidays, and other events.
• Train, supervise, and develop pastry staff for growth and proper execution.
• Participate in daily pastry production from prep to execution, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Maintain high standards for pastries, breads, desserts, gelatos, and sorbets.
• Assist in pastry team organization, inventory, and kitchen maintenance.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste to keep offerings within budget.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness across pastry kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with Executive Pastry Chef, Chef team, and FOH management.
• Work with chefs, cooks, and stewards to promote a positive, fun yet efficient atmosphere.
• Support FOH team to encourage learning and staff engagement.
• Step into leadership in the absence of Executive Pastry Chef.

Skills

Pastry experience

Staff supervision

Creativity & trends

Bread & pastry skills

Banquet production

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Kiawah Island Real Estate, LLC is seeking an experienced Pastry Lead to join Voysey's and the Living Room dessert teams on a full-time basis. The role focuses on crafting, refining, and executing modern pastry concepts within a European steakhouse framework, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining exemplary quality.

You will collaborate on menus and events, manage pastry production timelines, and ensure safety and cost controls across the pastry kitchen.