Pastry Sous Chef - Cassique

Kiawah Island Real Estate, LLC.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability - Short/Long Term

401(k)

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Telehealth

Health Spending Account

Wellness program

Paid time off: 12 vacation days, 6 s

Job summary

Kiawah Island Real Estate, LLC is seeking an experienced Pastry Lead to join Voysey's and the Living Room dessert teams on a full-time basis. The role focuses on crafting, refining, and executing modern pastry concepts within a European steakhouse framework, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining exemplary quality.

You will collaborate on menus and events, manage pastry production timelines, and ensure safety and cost controls across the pastry kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team with passion for pastry and quality, leading by example.
• Assist with menu development and recipe creation for Voysey's and Living Room dessert menus within a modern European steakhouse concept.
• Collaborate on writing and planning menus, banquets, holidays, and other events.
• Train, supervise, and develop pastry staff for growth and proper execution.
• Participate in daily pastry production from prep to execution, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Maintain high standards for pastries, breads, desserts, gelatos, and sorbets.
• Assist in pastry team organization, inventory, and kitchen maintenance.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste to keep offerings within budget.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness across pastry kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with Executive Pastry Chef, Chef team, and FOH management.
• Work with chefs, cooks, and stewards to promote a positive, fun yet efficient atmosphere.
• Support FOH team to encourage learning and staff engagement.
• Step into leadership in the absence of Executive Pastry Chef.

Skills

Pastry experience

Staff supervision

Creativity & trends

Bread & pastry skills

Banquet production

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend/holiday availability

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.