HEAD PASTRY CHEF - Quick Hire!

Boca Woods Country Club, located in Boca Raton, Florida, is a prestigious and vibrant private club known for its commitment to excellence in hospitality, dining, and recreational services. The club offers an exclusive environment where members enjoy luxury amenities including championship golf courses, fine dining, and a wide array of social and cultural activities. Boca Woods Country Club prides itself on creating an atmosphere of genuine hospitality and warmth where members and guests feel valued and appreciated. The club maintains a strong culture centered around respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, which is reflected in every aspect of its operations, including its culinary services. The Head Pastry Chef position at Boca Woods Country Club is a crucial leadership role within the club’s culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Head Pastry Chef is responsible for all pastry and dessert production for the dining rooms and various club functions. This is a full-time, experienced-level role that demands creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of pastry arts within a high-volume, quality-oriented kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading and training pastry teams, developing innovative menus, managing inventory and cost control, and ensuring high standards of sanitation and food safety are consistently met. In this role, the Head Pastry Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and the entire culinary team to align the pastry offerings with the club’s food philosophy and elevate the overall member dining experience. The position requires not only technical expertise in baking and pastry production but also strong leadership and organizational skills to oversee the daily operations of the bake shop. The Head Pastry Chef will be responsible for approving product requisitions, minimizing waste and theft through effective controls, and maintaining a clean and safe production environment. This position also involves menu development, recipe innovation, and suggesting alternative baking methods to keep the offerings fresh and exciting. Boca Woods Country Club is committed to fostering a workplace where creativity, leadership, collaboration, accountability, and a passion for excellence are core competencies. The Head Pastry Chef must embody these values by consistently seeking new ideas and flavors while maintaining the balance and precision required in high-end pastry production, leading by example to build a culture of respect, and working seamlessly with other departments to ensure all members receive an exceptional experience. The role also includes responsibilities related to team development such as hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to club policies. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and the role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, vacation time, paid sick/personal time off, and holiday pay. As part of the club’s culture, the Head Pastry Chef will be a visible and approachable presence, actively engaging with members and staff to uphold the club’s mission, vision, and guiding principles. This position requires flexibility to perform additional duties as needed to support the smooth operation of Boca Woods Country Club, maintaining a strong commitment to creating memorable hospitality experiences for all club members and guests.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional pastry experience
• At least 2 years in a leadership role within a bakery or culinary environment
• Ability to operate and understand all required kitchen equipment
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen
• Capability to maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards
• Commitment to minimizing waste and theft through effective controls