Pastry Sous Chef

About the role

Twin Farms, a private all-inclusive luxury resort in Barnard, Vermont, is looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join its culinary team and help create memorable pastry and dessert experiences across the property. Working closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, the role contributes to menu development, leads daily pastry production, mentors team members and brings creativity to a luxury dining program. It is a hands-on leadership position.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee pastry and dessert production for the fine dining restaurant, special events and seasonal programming
• Collaborate on new desserts, recipes, presentations and menu ideas
• Help lead and organize daily pastry production to ensure quality and consistency
• Train, coach and support other members of the culinary team
• Assist with scheduling, ordering, inventory and production planning
• Accommodate allergies, dietary needs and individual guest preferences
• Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, food safety and presentation
• Step into broader kitchen leadership responsibilities when needed and work with colleagues across the property

Required profile

• Strong pastry experience, ideally in fine dining, luxury hospitality or another high-quality culinary environment
• Strong foundation in pastry techniques and production
• Previous leadership experience is helpful, but talented pastry professionals ready for the next step are also welcome
• High standards for quality, consistency and presentation
• Ability to stay calm, flexible and detail-oriented in a busy kitchen

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance with employer contributions, plus complimentary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Relocation and travel assistance for select roles
• Daily staff meal, training and professional development, and tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, employee referral bonuses and exclusive dining and lodging privileges