Lead Pastry Chef
We provide excellent benefits and perks, including the privilege of using club amenities! On a space-available basis, employees can play golf, tennis, or pickleball, use our employee fitness room, and purchase merchandise in one of our many shops. Our full-time team is also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401k, and other great benefits. We also make it easy to apply!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD PASTRY CHEF
The expectations of the Lead Pastry Chef include scaling, production, and execution of pastry mixes, fillings, individual desserts, frozen desserts, cookies & bars, pies & cakes, doughs, and bread. Proficiency with chocolate and confectionery work, Celebration, and Specialty Cake decoration is also a requirement. Ensuring and monitoring par stocks of daily items, reading and executing daily event orders, along with being flexible to special requests from members, are key factors to success. As a Lead Pastry Chef, you will understand the importance of ensuring quality standards and services are consistently met and will excel at mise en place, production, and execution of A'la Carte, Banquet, and Special Event desserts. The ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on production demands, is required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LEAD PASTRY COOK
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience
- ACF Certification is preferred but not required
- Must continue to expand culinary ability
- Must possess a sense of desire to satisfy member's requests
- Motivated to get the job done no matter what obstacles appear
- Must be service-orientated and possess great attention to detail and have a strong desire to succeed
- Ability to spend long periods of time on your feet
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Reliable transportation
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE:
- In Season (January-April) available 5-6 days/week as business demands
- Shoulder Season (October-November & May) 5+ days/week as business demands
- Off Season (June-September) 35+ hours/week as business demands
ABOUT BONITA BAY CLUB
Bonita Bay Club is a private club renowned for the most extensive services, amenities, and facilities nestled in the center of Bonita Springs, Florida. Situated within 2400 pristine acres of the Bonita Bay community, half of which is preserved as natural habitat. The club boasts five championship golf courses crafted by designers Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, a golf club fitting lab, a teaching academy, and a short game training zone. The club's Sports Center features 16 Har-Tru tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, and a zero-entry resort-style pool. The 60,000-square-foot Lifestyle Center houses a cutting-edge fitness center, spa, and salon nearby. Bonita Bay Club has earned prestigious accolades, including Distinguished Club and Platinum Club status, and is recognized as one of America's Healthiest Clubs for its dedication to member and employee wellness.
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