Pastry Sous Chef

The Pastry Sous chef is responsible for managing the line-level pastry team under the Executive Chef's direction to ensure high quality, high morale, and proper food cost levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Managing the team to execute the vision of the Executive Chef
• Cleaning and organization of bakeshop
• Communicating and ordering of all pastry specific supplies and equipment
• Maintaining proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Managing dessert production and rotation to ensure food cost and BEST goals are achieved
• Assisting in menu development under guidance from Executive Chef
• Training of all pastry team members to ensure the movement of the team through the tiered system
• Completing monthly inventories

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Up to 10 pastry cooks
• This position is considered a member of the kitchen management team

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• 3 Years Experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education and a minimum of 1-year experience in Restaurant and Pastry

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Must be able to compose effective recipes

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches
• Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires heavy lifting of up to fifty pounds
• Requires working entire shift standing up
• Requires constant bending, stooping, and reaching

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fully equipped bakeshop staffed by as many as six people at one time
• Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing of equipment, supplies, and product
• 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property

Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.