Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef – Idle Hour Club

Location: Macon, GA
Reports To: Executive Chef
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Idle Hour Club is seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. This role involves crafting exceptional desserts, collaborating with the Executive Chef to design seasonal dessert menus, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Dessert Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and design innovative dessert menus that align with the club’s dining concepts and seasonal offerings.
• Recipe Execution: Accurately follow and execute recipes to produce a variety of desserts, including cakes, pastries, breads, and plated desserts, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Baking Operations: Oversee all aspects of pastry production, including preparation, baking, and finishing techniques, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Sanitation and Safety: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment and maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the pastry kitchen. 

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pastry production, preferably in a fine dining or club setting.
• Education: Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience in pastry arts a plus.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dessert presentation, and flavor pairing. Proficiency in using pastry tools and equipment. 
• Must be able to lift #50, stand for long periods, stoop, etc.