Junior Baking & Pastry Sous Chef | Villa Resort at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastry arts, Baking techniques, Kitchen supervision, Team leadership, Food safety, Sanitation standards, Inventory management, Menu planning, Staff training, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Quality control, Dessert preparation, Bread production, Coaching, Culinary coordination

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a creative and experienced Baking & Pastry Supervisor / Junior Baking & Pastry Sous Chef with administration responsibilities to help lead our pastry department. The ideal candidate is someone who is deeply passionate about pastry arts, has a keen eye for detail, and a strong background in creating exquisite desserts and pastries. As a Baking & Pastry Supervisor, you will work closely with our Executive Pastry Chef to oversee the production of high-quality desserts, bread, cakes and pastries. Pay Rate: The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process. Qualifications: Experience in baking, pastry, or pastry kitchen supervision. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and pastry production. Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards. Strong organizational and communication skills. Expectations & Responsibilities: Supervise and support pastry cooks and bakery staff during daily production. Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and taste of all baked goods and desserts. Assist with planning and preparing pastries, breads, cakes, and specialty desserts. Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards. Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies. Train, mentor, and coach team members on baking techniques and kitchen procedures. Coordinate with the culinary team to support restaurant service, banquets, and special events. Ensure recipes and production schedules are followed to meet service demands. All other duties as assigned. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during scheduled shifts. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements while preparing food. Ability to safely use kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and other bakery tools. Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs. Perks & Benefits: Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail Shops Employee Meal Program Employee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the year Recognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer Recognition Leadership & Career Development Bi-annual Wellness Fair Free Parking! Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment. 401k – available after 30 days of employment Our Story: Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina. We offer Five-Star accommodations, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation. The resort concentrates on hiring the best individuals. Each of our talented and skilled employees strive for our mission to be recognized as the best golf and tennis resort on the East Coast. We are committed to providing employees with caring, gracious service in the traditions of genuine southern hospitality. Join the BEST, APPLY NOW and Work in Paradise! The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with this position. All offers of employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort are contingent upon the results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Kiawah Island Golf Resort is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or due to pregnancy. We truly appreciate your interest in Kiawah Island Golf Resort. If you have any questions regarding employment at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, please reach out to Jobs@KiawahResort.com.

Responsibilities

The Junior Baking & Pastry Sous Chef will supervise daily pastry production and ensure high-quality standards for desserts, breads, and cakes. They are also responsible for training staff, managing inventory, and coordinating with the culinary team for restaurant and banquet service.