Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef: Rosewood Calistoga

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

The Pastry team creates exceptional dining experiences throughout Rosewood Calistoga, from refined desserts and artisan bakery products to bespoke celebration cakes and large-scale banquet production. Working alongside Culinary, Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Events, the team brings quality, craftsmanship, and innovation to every guest touchpoint. This role reports to the Executive Pastry Chef.

YOUR ROLE

As Pastry Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading pastry and bakery operations across the resort. You will oversee daily production, uphold exceptional standards, contribute to menu innovation, and develop pastry associates. Through close collaboration with culinary leadership and operational partners, you will help create memorable experiences reflecting Rosewood Calistoga's luxury hospitality and Forbes Five-Star standards.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Support the daily leadership and execution of pastry and bakery operations.
• Supervise production for outlets, banquets, special events, and resort experiences.
• Maintain recipe integrity, portion control, presentation standards, and artistic craftsmanship.
• Help develop seasonal menus, specialty desserts, artisan bakery products, and innovative culinary experiences.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and production schedules while supporting food-cost and labor objectives.
• Coach and develop associates while ensuring food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and seamless cross-departmental collaboration.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You bring progressive pastry leadership experience from a luxury hotel, resort, or Forbes-rated property.
• You inspire, train, and develop teams through clear direction, accountability, and genuine care.
• You have exceptional attention to quality, accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
• You organize priorities, delegate effectively, solve problems, and meet demanding production deadlines.
• You understand kitchen operations, ingredients, equipment, food-safety standards, and recipe development.
• You communicate and collaborate confidently across culinary, service, and operational teams.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. Our offerings include:

• Zero-cost healthcare plan options
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• 15 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• 14 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave for eligible associates
• 12 complimentary room nights annually plus 50% off food and beverage experiences
• Complimentary employee meals and free onsite parking.

In addition, we provide ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to global career pathways across Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, helping you build a rewarding and meaningful career.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard - and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations.

We're not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them - and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range for this position is $82,800 - $92,000 annually. This is the pay range that the company expects to pay for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonuses. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on several factors, such as experience, type of experience, location, and education.