Willow Point Golf Country Club Pastry Chef

Willow Point Golf Country Club; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Point Golf & Country Club seeks a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department, producing high-quality baked goods across casual outlets to formal banquets. The role requires balancing high-volume event production with intricate dessert artistry, while upholding the club's strict quality standards for members.

Responsibilities include daily production oversight, seasonal menu development, staff mentoring, and ensuring safety and sanitation compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical mastery in classic and contemporary pastry including chocolate work.
• Adapt recipes for dietary restrictions and varying workloads.
• Experience in club, resort, or luxury hotel pastry operations.
• Degree or certification in baking/pastry is preferred.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute seasonal dessert menus for all club outlets.
• Oversee daily pastry production for à la carte, carts, and banquets.
• Maintain quality, portioning, and visual presentation standards.
• Mentor pastry staff in techniques, safety, and recipes.
• Interact with members for special occasions and gather feedback.
• Ensure sanitation and ServSafe-compliant practices.

Skills

Technical mastery

Adaptability

Experience in clubs/hotels

Certifications

Physical stamina

Education

Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts

ACF CEPC certification

Job description

Willow Point Golf & Country Club pastry chef, you will be a central figure in the culinary leadership team, responsible for the high-standard production of all baked goods across diverse dining outlets—from casual turn-stands to formal fine-dining rooms and large-scale banquets.

Job Summary

The Pastry Chef oversees the daily operations of the pastry department. This role requires a balance of high-volume efficiency for events and intricate artistry for à la carte desserts, all while maintaining the strict quality standards expected by club membership.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development: Design and execute seasonal, innovative dessert menus, artisanal breads, and signature pastry items for all club outlets.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily production schedules for à la carte dining, pastry carts, locker room amenities, and banquet event orders (BEOs).
• Quality & Consistency: Ensure every item meets the club's standards for taste, portioning, and wow visual presentation.
• Leadership & Training: Help mentor, and train pastry staff in advanced techniques, safety protocols, and standardized recipes.
• Member Engagement: Occasionally interact with members to customize desserts for special occasions or gather feedback on menu features.
• Compliance: Maintain pristine sanitation levels in accordance with local health department regulations and ServSafe standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Mastery: Expertise in classic and contemporary pastry, including chocolate work and laminated doughs.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust recipes for dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, vegan) and manage fluctuating workloads between seasons.
• Experience: Typically requires 3+ years of pastry experience in a club, resort, or luxury hotel.
• Certifications: A degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or ACF certification (e.g., CEPC) is highly preferred.
• Physical Stamina: Capacity to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.