Pastry Sous Chef - Cassique

Kiawah Resort Associates, L.P.; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Telehealth

Health/Dependent Care Spending Account

Wellness program

Paid time off: 12 vacation days, 6 SCD

9 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Kiawah Resort Associates, L.P. is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef for a brand-new showcase kitchen at Cassique. Join a talented team led by the Executive Pastry Chef to create memorable desserts, breads, and pastries with the freshest ingredients and modern techniques.

You will contribute to menu development, lead pastry staff, and ensure daily production quality for events and banquets, while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional pastry experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality.
• Prior supervising or training kitchen staff preferred.
• Passion for pastry, creativity, and interest in modern industry trends.
• Skilled in breads, lamination techniques, gelatos, sorbets, pastries, and plated desserts.
• Experience with banquet production and execution.
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge and continued learning.
• Comfortable with dish and technique experimentation.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and be flexible with shifts.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, members, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, inspiring pastry team with passion for quality.
• Assist menu development and recipe creation for dessert menus within the modern European steakhouse concept.
• Collaborate with Executive Pasry Chef and Chef team on menus, banquets, holidays, and events.
• Train, supervise, and develop pastry staff for growth and proper execution.
• Participate in daily pastry production from prep to execution with consistency and quality.
• Maintain pastry team organization, inventory, and kitchen upkeep.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste to keep offerings within budget.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in the pastry kitchen.
• Communicate efficiently with Chef team and front-of-house management.
• Work with chefs, cooks, and stewards to promote a positive, engaging atmosphere.
• Support learning and staff engagement with FOH team.
• Step into leadership in absence of Executive Pastry Chef when needed.

Skills

Pastry experience

Supervising staff

Creativity & trends

Bread & lamination

Gelatos & sorbets

Banquet production

Lifelong learning

Experimentation

Weekend/holiday availability

Communication

Organization

Job description

Join the team of talented professionals led by Executive Chef Michael O'Shaughnessy, as they create memorable meals in a brand-new showcase kitchen using the freshest ingredients and time-tested techniques with the latest technology. At Cassique, we strive to not only produce beautiful, delicious dishes but also to grow and teach our staff to further their careers.

Qualifications for the position are:

• 2+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a fine dining or upscale hospitality environment.
• Previous experience supervising or training kitchen staff preferred.
• A passion for pastry, creativity, and an interest in modern industry trends.
• Skilled experience in breads, lamination techniques, gelatos, sorbets, pastries, and plated desserts.
• Experience with banquet production and execution.
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge and continued learning.
• Comfortable and proactive with dish and technique experimentation.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and be flexible with shifts.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with staff, members, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The perfect candidates will be responsible for the following, among other duties:

• Project a passion for pastry and quality that inspires the team, always leading by example.
• Assist with menu development and recipe creation for Voysey's and the Living Room dessert menus, keeping within our modern European steakhouse concept.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef and Chef team on writing and planning menus, banquets, holidays, and other special events.
• Assist with training, supervision, and professional development of pastry staff, ensuring personal growth and proper execution are achieved.
• Participate in daily pastry production from preparation to execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Execute and maintain high standards for pastries, breads, desserts, gelatos, and sorbets.
• Assist in maintaining the pastry team's organization, product inventory, and kitchen maintenance.
• Assist with monitoring food costs, portion control, and waste management to keep pastry offerings within budget.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the pastry kitchen.
• Communicate efficiently with the Executive Pastry Chef, Chef team, and FOH management team.
• Work closely with chefs, cooks, and stewards to promote a positive, fun yet efficient atmosphere.
• Work closely with the FOH team to encourage learning and staff engagement.
• Step into the leadership role in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef when needed.

Location: 253 Gardeners Circle, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

*Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Telehealth
• Health/Dependent Care Spending Account
• wellness program and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year.

KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses EVerify.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.