PASTRY CHEF

Blackberry Mountain; Walland (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Mountain in Walland, TN invites a Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry department and daily dessert production. This full-time role reports to the Pastry Chef/Bread Baker and focuses on quality, consistency and menu development support.

Ideal candidates have five years of restaurant/pastry experience and at least three years in pastry leadership, with strong writing and communication skills. Competitive hourly pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry
• Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop
• Order and manage pastry supplies and equipment
• Monitor rotation of raw and finished products
• Oversee dessert production
• Assist in menu development under guidance from Pasry Chef/Bread Baker
• Train pastry team members and other kitchen staff
• Complete monthly inventory

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Education

Job description

Company Description

The driving force of our success is a dedicated and passionate team. We prioritize fostering a culture of growth, support and positivity, and we enjoy connecting with our local community to spread hospitality beyond the resorts.

Pastry Chef

Blackberry Mountain +2 more

• Date July 17, 2026
• Location Walland, TN
• Category Culinary
• Job type Full-Time

Company Description

The driving force of our success is a dedicated and passionate team. We prioritize fostering a culture of growth, support and positivity, and we enjoy connecting with our local community to spread hospitality beyond the resorts.

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

1507 E. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886 Pay Range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

The Pastry Supervisor is responsible for helping to oversee the entire pastry department, as well as the daily operations and production of desserts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Cleanliness and organization of bakeshop
• Communication and ordering of all pastry specific supplies and equipment
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Helping oversee dessert production
• Helping in menu development under guidance from Pastry Chef/ Bread Baker
• Training of all pastry team members and other kitchen staff where necessary
• Completing monthly inventory

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Up to 10 pastry cooks
• This position is considered a member of the kitchen leadership team.

Education and Experience

• Five years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Language Skills

• Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively
• Must be able to compose effective recipes
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches
• Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both

Reasoning Ability

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Requires constant bending, stooping and reaching

Work Environment

• Fully equipped bakeshop staffed by as many as six people at one time
• Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing of equipment, supplies, and product
• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $23.00 - $25.00