Pastry Chef

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection in Kennebunk, Maine is seeking a Culinary Artisan to join their kitchen brigade. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training specializing in pastries and a minimum of 2 years experience at the Cook IV level. Responsibilities include converting recipes, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining compliance with health standards.

This position offers a unique opportunity to create unforgettable dining experiences in a renowned luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or education, specializing in pastry and baking techniques.
• 2 years at Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
• Strong focus on precision and detail for high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities

• Convert recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
• Check function sheets, requisitions, and prepare a task list.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Order supplies and maintain the physical plant.

Skills

Pastry and baking techniques

Dough preparation

Pastry shaping

Decorating techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Company Overview

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel’s four waterfront cottages and one‑of‑a‑kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, award‑winning spa, two restaurants, and a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes.

Job Title: Culinary Artisan

Step into the realm of culinary excellence as a key player in our kitchen brigade. Whether you are a savant with savory delights or a lover of sweet symphonies, embrace the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess. As a Culinary Artisan, you play an integral role in curating an unforgettable dining experience, leaving an indelible mark on the palates of our patrons.

Responsibilities

• Convert recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
• Check function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished.
• Practice good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Order supplies as necessary by initiating requisitions and fill out engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the best possible physical plant.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or education, with a specialization in pastry and baking techniques.
• 2 years required Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
• Proficient in various baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
• Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high‑quality presentation of pastries and desserts.

WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.