Pastry Sous Chef: Dessert Program Lead

Highwater Management; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highwater Management's Clubhouse at Baywood in Coastal Delaware is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee the pastry program and lead kitchen operations. The role supports the General Manager and Executive Chef with a strong sales focus and team development.

Exempt position typically working five days, 50 hours per week, with responsibilities across pastry production, dessert standards, and menu costing. This role requires hands-on leadership and collaboration with culinary and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic development of sales, costs, quality, people basics, and day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Supervise pastry program across multiple locations; assist with savory pastry production, desserts pricing, organization and inventory.
• Instruct cooks on recipe preparation, garnishing, presentation, storage and shelf life; ensure dessert standards.
• Cost out specials, update recipes, and communicate with executive chefs and banquet chefs on production needs.

Job description

Highwater Management's Clubhouse at Baywood in Coastal Delaware is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee the pastry program and lead kitchen operations. The role supports the General Manager and Executive Chef with a strong sales focus and team development.

Exempt position typically working five days, 50 hours per week, with responsibilities across pastry production, dessert standards, and menu costing. This role requires hands-on leadership and collaboration with culinary and front-of-house teams.