Executive Pastry Chef

Scioto Country Club is recognized as one of the top 25 country clubs in the United States and is one of only five country clubs to have hosted five different major championships. Recognized as both a Platinum Club and an Iconic Distinguished Club, two of the highest honors in the private club industry, Scioto actively seeks top talent to join our team.

Founded in 1916, the Club has a long-standing tradition of excellence. We are committed to exceeding our members' expectations while providing our staff with rewarding opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

In 2026, Scioto Country Club will host the prestigious U.S. Senior Open. This is not just a tournament, but also an opportunity to showcase the rich history of our Club while welcoming top-tier golfers from across the nation. We invite you to be part of this exciting moment in our history.

Eligible employees enjoy excellent benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, scholarship opportunities, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, employee meals, and staff golfing privileges.

Title: Executive Pastry Chef

Objective:

Responsible for all pastry production for the dining room and all other club functions. Develop pastry-related recipes and ingredient purchase specifications. Decorate pastry items for special events such as buffets and receptions. Supervise bakery employees. Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities, Essential Duties & Expectations:

Assists in planning, preparing and decorating special pastry items as necessary.

Approves the requisitioning of all products and supplies needed for the bakery.

Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the bake shop at all times.

Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.

Safeguards all bake shop employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.

Develops Bake Shop recipes and techniques for pastry production that help to assure consistent high quality; exercises portion control over bake shop items.

Adheres to budget set forth by executive chef and takes corrective action when necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.

Seeks weekly direction from Executive Chef.

Consults with Banquet Function Committee about pastry-related aspects of special events being planned.

Evaluates Bake Shop products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.

Prepares all baked goods, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, stewed and baked fruits, pies, cakes, pastries, icings, custards, fondants and fillings used in desserts.

Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table setup and presentation.

Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Education and/or Experience:

High School graduate or GED.

Food safety certification.

Certification from American Culinary Federation or other applicable hospitality association.

Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry culinary arts training or degree program.

At least three years of experience as a pastry chef in a retail, club, hotel, restaurant or institutional setting.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:

Knowledge of pastry production principles.

Cake and other pastry decoration skills.

Able to use kitchen equipment including large-capacity mixer, ice cream machine, convection oven, pizza oven, proofer, robo coupe or other food processor, 40-gallon steam kettle and steam cabinet.

Ensures that work area is safe and secure.

Attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients and an aesthetic/artistic eye.

Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.

Maintains the highest sanitary conditions.

Maintains high standards of quality appearance for all food prepared and served.

Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions and Other factors:

Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.

Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.

Continuous repetitive motions.