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Kiawah Island Club

Executive Pastry Chef

Kiawah Island Club, Johns Island, South Carolina, United States, 29455

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Overview We are hiring an experienced and passionate

Executive Pastry Chef

at the Cassique clubhouse, part of the Kiawah Island Club.

Cassique has two dining venues, as well as unique culinary events featuring live open fire cooking. At Voysey's, our fine dining steak centric concept features in-house dry aged Prime steaks on our custom wood fire grill as well as local seafood and handmade pastas. In the Living room, our polished bar venue, expertly composed dishes are served with an emphasis on local products. All pastries, cakes, cookies, gelatos, and sorbets are made in-house using the best ingredients available.

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

3+ years of fine dining pastry chef experience including the management of a team

A passion, creativity and drive for cuisine and modern industry trends

Skilled experience in breads, lamination techniques, gelatos, sorbets, pastries as well as plated desserts

Track record of successful banquet operations

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

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

Project a passion for cuisine and quality that inspire the team, always leading by example

Menu designing and recipe creation for Voysey’s and the Living room Dessert menu, keeping within our modern European steakhouse concept.

Collaboration with the Chef team on writing and planning of menus, banquets, holidays, or other special events

Provide training, supervision, and professional development for all pastry staff, ensuring personal growth and proper execution are achieved.

Participate in the cooking process from production to execution as well as plating when needed.

Maintaining the pastry team’s organization, product inventory and kitchen maintenance.

Preforming cost analysis for pastry offerings to keep within budget

Communicating efficiently with the chef team as well as the 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

In person applications are welcome between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 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 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

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