Pastry Chef

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain are joined together with our core belief that our teams are at the heart of all we do. At Blackberry, we see ourselves as family, focused on our 18 foundations uniting us in our mission to support Legendary Hospitality, Memorable Experiences, and Generational Sustainability.

Blackberry Farm provides a world-class hospitality experience for our guests. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings, and outstanding cuisine have helped Blackberry Farm earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world.

• James Beard Award Winner- Outstanding Service
• James Beard Award Winner- Best Wine Program
• Travel & Leisure Magazine- #1 Resort in North America
• Andrew Harper- #1 Food and Wine Resort
• Travel & Leisure Magazine- #1 Service in North America
• 4,200 Acre Working Farm setting the standard for Farm to Table Cuisine

Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsible for the creation and production of all baked goods and desserts (breakfast, lunch, dinner and any other amenities) in any of Blackberry Mountain’s Restaurants. 

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

• Cleanliness and organization of bakeshop
• Communication and ordering of all pastry specific supplies and equipment
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Overseeing all production of breakfast pastries, breads, lunch and dinner desserts
• Management of production schedule
• Management of staff work schedule
• Full creative responsibility in menu development under guidance from Executive Chef
• Represent Blackberry Mountain in cooking schools, public events and media situations
• Coordination with Executive Chef of daily needs of restaurant operation, especially pertaining to bakeshop
• Training of all pastry team members and other kitchen staff where necessary
• Overseeing pastry employee tier systems and reviews
• Maintaining current seasonal dessert rotation
• Recipe costing

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance in required.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees up to 10 pastry cooks, one pastry supervisory and Head Bread Baker
• This position is considered a member of the kitchen leadership team and a member of the property’s management team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5 Years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Restaurant and Pastry
• High school diploma or equivalent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively
• Must be able to compose effective recipes
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers and team members

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 

PHYSICALDEMANDS

• Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. 
• Requires working entire shift standing up
• Requires constant bending, stooping and reaching
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be eligible for hire in the US without sponsorship.