Discovery Land Company
Privately‑held developer and operator of luxury private residential communities and resorts.
Pastry Chef
Lead pastry operations, ensure quality, manage inventory, and develop menus.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Collaborate with culinary and F&B leaders to set exemplary standards and drive continuous improvement. • Lead by example in the Pastry department and anticipate business needs. • Supervise daily procurement of specific pastry ingredients. • Maintain continual product quality control and daily procedures. • Minimize spoilage, waste, and over‑production through consistent processes. • Complete and record cleaning schedules, temperature logs, and opening/closing checklists each day. • Create and implement new menu ideas with the Executive Chef. • Organize kitchen and preparations efficiently to handle daily restaurant covers. • Monitor inventory levels with regular checks. • Maintain all equipment and ensure proper handling by culinary staff. • Ensure pastry quality and consistent adherence to standard recipes. • Check food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal. • Ensure uniform dishes and correct portion sizes per Executive Chef specifications. • Prevent use of contaminated products at any preparation stage. • Comply with all government, safety, health, and security standards. • Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required. • Meet physical demands: work indoors/outdoors in all weather, stand, walk, move for >8 hours, and lift/carry items up to 50 + pounds.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸ingredient procurement
- ▸quality control
- ▸inventory management
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸menu development
- ▸food safety
What You Bring
• Culinary degree and pedigree preferred. • Proven experience and expertise in pastry and desserts. • 4–5 years experience in large world‑class resort, hotel, or club environments. • Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating seasonal menu items. • Maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication skills. • Work effectively in a team environment. • Stay calm and focused during busy periods. • Ability to work shifts longer than eight hours with a flexible schedule. • Proficient in English; additional languages preferred.
Requirements
- ▸culinary degree
- ▸pastry expertise
- ▸4‑5 years
- ▸seasonal menus
- ▸teamwork
- ▸communication
Benefits
Gozzer Ranch offers the perfect setting for living life to its fullest amid the grandeur and undisturbed beauty of the great Northwest, providing moments such as teaching a child to bait a hook, enjoying spa treatments, golf, or sailing. Discovery Land Company, a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts, creates one‑of‑a‑kind environments that give individuals and families freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the world's most beautiful places.
Work Environment
Onsite