Pastry & Desserts Program Lead — Sous Chef

Troon; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlewood Country Club is seeking a Sous Chef – Pastry Focus to assist the Executive Chef with the Pastry and Dessert Program. You will oversee pastry operations, lead a pastry team, train staff, and ensure quality and cost controls while maintaining top sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on pastry execution for daily service and special events, including wine dinners, with a strong focus on leadership and ensuring consistent dessert quality for all dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous Pastry Chef experience required.
• Strong hands-on pastry and dessert production skills with leadership capability.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English as required for communication, training, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage pastry and dessert production for restaurant service, special events, and wine dinners.
• Provide leadership, guidance, evaluation, and mentorship to the pastry team.
• Ensure standardized recipes are followed, maintaining presentation, portions, and flavor profiles.
• Assist in cost control procedures, including food costing sheets and inventory levels.
• Assist in ordering food products and processing requisitions accurately and efficiently.
• Train and supervise kitchen associates in proper pastry techniques and equipment operation.

Skills

Pastry

Leadership

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

English communication

Job description

Castlewood Country Club is seeking a Sous Chef – Pastry Focus to assist the Executive Chef with the Pastry and Dessert Program. You will oversee pastry operations, lead a pastry team, train staff, and ensure quality and cost controls while maintaining top sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on pastry execution for daily service and special events, including wine dinners, with a strong focus on leadership and ensuring consistent dessert quality for all dining experiences.