Pastry Sous Chef - Twin Farms

Twin Farms; Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Complimentary life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer”

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Relocation and travel assistance for a

Daily staff meal

Training, professional development, &

Employee referral bonuses

Exclusive dining and lodgingPrivileges

Job summary

Twin Farms is a luxury, all-inclusive resort in Barnard, Vermont, inviting a talented Pastry Sous Chef to lead dessert production for Twiggs Restaurant and signature events. You will collaborate on menu ideas, mentor teammates, and help shape daily pastry operations with creativity and care.

Join a private, adults-only retreat renowned for Forbes Five-Star hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table dining, and personalized service.

Qualifications

• Strong pastry experience, ideally in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or another high-quality culinary environment.
• Ability to lead pastry production and mentor staff in a luxury kitchen.
• Excellent organization, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee pastry and dessert production for Twiggs Restaurant, events, and seasonal programming.
• Collaborate on new desserts, recipes, presentations, and ideas.
• Lead daily pastry production to ensure quality and consistency.
• Train, coach, and support culinary team members.
• Assist with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and production planning.
• Accommodate allergies and guest dietary needs with creativity and care.
• Maintain high standards of organization and presentation; step into broader kitchen leadership as needed.
• Collaborate across the property to deliver seamless, personalized guest experiences.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Fine dining pastry

Team training

Menu development

Time management

Job description

Located in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, Twin Farms is a private, all-inclusive luxury resort exclusively for adults. Set on 300 acres of pristine countryside, the resort is renowned for its Forbes Five-Star hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table dining, and deeply personalized service.

Since opening in 1993, Twin Farms has been defined by timeless standards of excellence and a genuine commitment to thoughtful, detail-driven hospitality. Our team members are at the heart of the guest experience, bringing integrity, care, and pride to everything they do.

Twin Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with all applicable laws.

Twin Farms is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our culinary team and help create memorable pastry and dessert experiences across the property.

Working closely with our Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to menu development, lead daily pastry production, mentor team members, and bring your own creativity to an exceptional luxury dining program.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who loves the craft of pastry, takes pride in the details, and enjoys being part of a collaborative kitchen.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and oversee pastry and dessert production for our fine dining experience, Twiggs Restaurant, special events, and seasonal programming.
• Collaborate on new desserts, recipes, presentations, and menu ideas.
• Help lead and organize daily pastry production to ensure quality and consistency.
• Train, coach, and support other members of the culinary team.
• Assist with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and production planning.
• Accommodate allergies, dietary needs, and individual guest preferences with creativity and care.
• Maintain exceptional standards of organization, cleanliness, food safety, and presentation.
• Step into broader kitchen leadership responsibilities when needed.
• Work closely with colleagues across the property to create seamless and personalized guest experiences.

Previous leadership experience is helpful, but we are equally interested in talented pastry professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

• Strong pastry experience, ideally in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or another high-quality culinary environment.
• A strong foundation in pastry techniques and production.
• Creativity and an interest in contributing ideas.
• High standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• A collaborative and positive approach to working with a team.
• Interest in mentoring and developing others.
• The ability to stay calm, flexible, and detail-oriented in a busy kitchen.

Twin Farms is a luxury, all-inclusive resort in Barnard, Vermont, known for highly personalized service, exceptional cuisine, and thoughtful attention to detail.

Our culinary team has the freedom to create experiences around our guests rather than relying on a traditional fixed restaurant model. That means seasonality, creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship are a meaningful part of the work every day.

If you’re passionate about pastry and looking for an opportunity to grow within a distinctive luxury culinary program, we’d love to hear from you.

Our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Complimentary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation,holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support and resources
• Relocation and travel assistance for select roles
• Daily staff meal
• Training, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Exclusive dining and lodging privileges