Executive Pastry Chef
4 weeks ago
Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.
Purpose: The purpose of the Pastry Chef – Fine Dinning is to lead our dynamic culinary team with a focus on creativity, consistent execution, financial acumen, and impeccable communication skills across all our restaurants. As our Pastry Chef of Fine Dining, you will be at the helm of leading creativity in all of the YC fine dining restaurants In this operational role, you will ensure our members and guests have an exceptional culinary experience through a modern and contemporary approach to our pastry program. Most importantly, you will craft and nurture a first-in-class team of talented, forward-thinking professionals that challenge industry norms, create opportunities & deliver the very best products and experiences available in the restaurant industry today.
Major Responsibilities:
In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local food handling regulations
Ensure that each Member and guest receives outstanding service in a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Member and guest, maintaining outstanding service standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.
Empowered to guarantee total Member satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our Members at all times, take pride in representing Yellowstone Club professionally with our Members and guests and assure that all transactions are handled in a legal and ethical manner.
Understand and apply all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for team members, Members, and guests at all times.
Maintain a favorable working relationship with all Yellowstone Club team members to foster “Montana Hospitality”, and to promote a positive working environment.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Deliver exceptional culinary experiences in our fine dining restaurants to enhance the member experience and foster the growth of our pastry team.
Expand upon and deliver a world class chocolate program across all fine dining outlets and Pioneer Pantry.
Drive and launch consistent execution of YC culinary standards through quality control, process and procedures while utilizing existing and newly developed reporting tools.
Create an environment that inspires innovation and consistent execution while addressing the needs of the business.
Be recognized as a Culinary business professional with an insatiable appetite for culinary innovation and menu development, always staying ahead of culinary trends.
Directly and indirectly manage sous chefs and line level team member with the goal of enhancing professional development, and personal growth.
Developing unique, creative and cuisine-appropriate menus
Collaborating with the Executive Pastry Chef and the Director of Culinary to set item pricing in accordance with department budget.
Be able to articulate the story of the Yellowstone Club, specifically the culinary program, to new recruits and culinary talent on an ongoing basis.
Assisting and directing pastry staff in food preparation, creation, plating, and delivery
Manage and lead multiple projects in parallel with day-to-day operations.
Prioritize culinary objectives and constantly evolve to adapt and scale culinary initiatives for an ever-changing growth positioning.
Is an effective presenter one-on-one, in small and large groups, with a variety of audiences. Command’s attention and can manage group discussions. Writes clearly and concisely. Adjusts messages to fit the audience. Listens openly, challenges ideas respectfully.
Serve as a pastry expert and strategist, continuously educating team members on the latest menu trends, and positioning YC Culinary as a visionary leader in the club and hospitality segments.
Exercise entrepreneurial thought and implement strategies that look beyond the horizon to stay ahead of the industry.
Create and/or support the vision and goals for a first-in-class pastry department through establishing and executing processes and protocols for all areas of culinary.
Define clear culinary objectives and deploy a data-driven strategy that will drive growth by increasing the frequency and loyalty of existing members while attracting new leads.
Lead menu and recipe development designed to positively impact our customer experience.
Collaborate across the upper levels of the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions.
Partner with Purchasing Supply to ensure local and national sourcing adheres to YC culinary quality standards.
Partner with Purchasing Supply to identify the best vendors for our partnerships.
Represent the culinary department at the senior leadership level and be recognized as the go-to expert on culinary development.
Experience/Education Required
Minimum of 5+ years of Enterprise/Resort Culinary/Pastry leadership experience with a professional reputation for consistency & innovation.
Demonstrated perseverance when faced with challenges and a commitment to the highest standards in the industry.
Strong fiscal performance tracking skills & operations mindset.
Highly persuasive leader, and a natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
Ability to command respect through leadership presence and professional maturity.
Executive-level presentation skills and ability to handle high-level internal and external communications.
Proven experience utilizing data from multiple sources to drive clear culinary objectives.
Proven leadership experience, with keen self-awareness and the ability to lead by example.
Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
High level of proficiency with culinary systems, programs & digital tools.
Certificates & Licenses:
Required Hospitality Degree or Accredited Culinary Arts Certification
Valid State Driver’s License
Physical Demands:
Ability to maintain a stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details.
For certain positions, one must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
FTYR Benefits:
Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including:
Free transportation to and from Bozeman
Complimentary shift meals
Two employee ski days at the Yellowstone Club each month
Discounted Ski Pass to either Big Sky Resort or Bridger Bowl
401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Bozeman
Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
End of season employee appreciation day and retail sale
Access to Employee Store in Bozeman
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