Lead Pastry Chef - Private Club Dining & Events

Big Canyon Country Club Careers

Newport Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Seasonal and social events

Holiday bonuses

401(k) plan with Club match

Golf and Golf Shop rates

Learning and development opportunities

Service awards

Subsidized medical, dental, vision,dis

Job summary

Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Pastry Chef to lead pastry production for à la carte dining, club events, and seasonal celebrations. You will develop exquisite desserts, maintain recipes, manage inventory, and ensure safety and quality across all pastry offerings.

The role requires collaboration with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership, planning daily production, and coaching pastry staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary or pastry arts degree, certificate, or apprenticeship preferred.
Three or more years of professional pastry experience in an upscale country club, hotel, resort, restaurant, bakery, or catering operation preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of baking methods, doughs, creams, custards, chocolate work, plated desserts, breads, and decorative techniques.
Experience supporting both à la carte service and high-volume banquet or special-event production.
Experience scaling recipes and safely operating commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, refrigeration, and pastry tools.
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, inventory control, portioning, and cost management.
Current food-handler or food-safety certification, or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
Ability to communicate professionally and provide attentive service in a member-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, breads, fillings, sauces, chocolates, and other baked items for à la carte dining, club functions, banquets, catering, and special events.
Create seasonal, holiday, and signature offerings that reflect Big Canyon Country Club’s standards and member preferences.
Ensure consistent taste, texture, portion size, appearance, and presentation across all pastry products.
Plan daily and weekly production to meet dining reservations, event guarantees, banquet timelines, and other operational needs.
Coordinate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership on menus, tastings, specifications, plating, and service execution.
Monitor ingredient quality, proofing, baking temperatures, cooling, storage, and shelf life; adjust processes when needed.
Maintain accurate recipes, yields, production records, labels, and allergen information.
Order and receive ingredients and supplies; manage inventory levels, rotation, waste, and food costs.
Inspect pastry work areas and equipment and ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
Train, coach, and coordinate pastry cooks, bakers, and other culinary team members as assigned.
Collaborate with dining, banquet, catering, purchasing, and service teams to deliver seamless member and guest experiences.
Respond professionally to member requests and support dietary accommodations and allergen procedures using approved safeguards.
Maintain a polished, respectful, and service-oriented presence consistent with Club standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support Club operations.