Pastry Chef

Castlewood Country Club, located in Pleasanton, CA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Pastry Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

• Oversee and manage food preparation for assigned areas of the kitchen, with primary responsibility for the Pastry and Dessert Program.
• 51% of each day is to be dedicated to management and supervisory duties.
• Execute and supervise the production of consistently high-quality desserts for restaurant service, special events, and wine dinners.
• Provide leadership, guidance, evaluation, and support to the Pastry Chef and pastry team through hands-on involvement and mentorship.
• Ensure all standardized recipes are followed consistently, maintaining presentation, portion control, and flavor profiles.
• Adhere to established cost and quality control procedures, including food production charts, inventory par levels, food costing sheets, and usage records.
• Assist the Executive Chef with ordering food products and processing requisitions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and implement daily food preparation lists to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure daily maintenance and proper use of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain and enforce a comprehensive sanitation and food safety program in compliance with health department regulations.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, temperature monitoring, rotation, and labeling of all food products.
• Assign duties to kitchen associates to support efficient workflow and productivity.
• Assist in evaluating existing food concepts and contribute to the development of new menu and dessert concepts.
• Support the achievement of departmental budgetary objectives and food cost targets.
• Train and supervise associates in proper food preparation techniques, dessert execution, and equipment operation.
• Assist in developing and implementing ongoing culinary and pastry training programs.
• Assist management in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, rewarding, and disciplining kitchen associates as needed.
• Assist in managing kitchen staff, including but not limited to Cooks and Stewards.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporate safe work practices into all job functions.

• Frequently stands and walks; uses hands for food preparation; talks and hears.
• Regularly reaches with hands and arms; tastes and smells food products.
• Occasionally sits, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally works in extreme heat or cold (non-weather), including outdoor conditions as required.
• Noise level is moderate.

• Food Safety and Sanitation Certification required.

• Previous Pastry Chef experience required.
• Strong hands-on pastry and dessert production skills with leadership capability.
• Knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English as required for communication, training, and equipment operation.

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.