Pastry Sous Chef

Post Ranch Inn; Big Sioux Township (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious five-star luxury resort as a Pastry Sous Chef, where your passion for pastry and creativity will shine. This role offers the chance to lead pastry operations at a renowned restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through innovative dessert creations. With a focus on fresh ingredients and artistic presentation, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values attention to detail and culinary excellence. Enjoy competitive benefits, including 401K matching and discounts, while being immersed in the breathtaking beauty of Big Sur. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your culinary career in a stunning location.

Benefits

Affordable insurance plans

Paid vacation

Sick time

401K Retirement Matching Contribution

Employee discounts

Guest Experience Stays

Onsite employee housing

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pastry and baking techniques required.
• 3+ years of experience in fine dining or boutique resort needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry operations to ensure a unique guest experience.
• Ensure production and presentation align with the property's ethos.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Chocolate work

Baking techniques

Attention to detail

Social media engagement

Basic Spanish communication

Education

3+ years Pastry Chef experience

CA Food Handler permit

Job description

This position's fill date is on hold until early Spring 2025. We are accepting applications and will screen them carefully for consideration in future business needs.

Are you interested in working with a property that allows you to forage and enjoy Big Sur at its finest? Do you enjoy a challenge and welcome the opportunity to be inspired by your surroundings?

If so, we look forward to seeing your employment inquiry for our Pastry Sous Chef position at Sierra Mar Restaurant, located at the world renowned Post Ranch Inn.

As a member of the Post Ranch Inn, the Pastry Sous Chef will lead the pastry operations to ensure a unique guest experience. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring production, presentation and standards are in alignment with the ethos of Post Ranch Inn.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strong knowledge of pastry, chocolate work, and baking techniques.
2. Great attention to detail in every aspect of kitchen operations.
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
4. Interested in fresh garden harvesting and creative plating techniques.
5. Must have experience engaging in professional social media for marketing purposes.
6. Must have a valid driver's license.
7. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis, and have the ability to bend, stoop, stretch, climb, and squat frequently to fulfill a range of manual tasks.
8. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
9. Requires repetitive motions such as grasping, stooping, bending, lifting, and pulling.
10. Ability to communicate in English is required; basic Spanish preferred.
11. Must have 3+ years prior Pastry Chef experience in a fine dining restaurant or boutique resort.
12. Familiar with local Department of Health regulations and either have, or be able to provide a CA Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

Salary range for the Pastry Sous Chef is $80 - 85k + bonus eligible.

ABOUT US: Post Ranch Inn is one of the most acclaimed five-star luxury resorts in the world and is consistently listed as one of the world's best places to stay. Embracing the dramatic beauty of the California coastline with its cliffs, mountains, and panoramic ocean views, the 39 guestrooms and private homes blend rustic elegance with luxury and comfort, intertwined with a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Post Ranch Inn is a member of the prestigious Preferred Boutique Hotel group, and hotel amenities include the Sierra Mar restaurant. This Wine Spectator Grand-Award winning restaurant offers exquisite dining with a menu that changes daily, complimentary gourmet breakfast buffet and a spectacular setting with endless ocean views. Guests can relax by the pools and take in the splendid views; rejuvenate with an in-room massage, spa treatment or yoga class; or explore all that nature has to offer. Picturesque Monterey and Carmel are a short drive away.

Post Ranch Inn offers its employees a chance to experience Big Sur at its finest. We offer very competitive benefits which include affordable insurance plans, paid vacation and sick time, 401K Retirement Matching Contribution, discounts throughout the property and Guest Experience Stays. Post Ranch Inn is also proud to offer onsite employee housing (not currently available for this role).