Pastry Chef
Company: Relais & Châteaux USA/Canada
Location: Saint Helena
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Management The Pastry Chef is responsible for leading all pastry
and baking operations at Meadowood Napa Valley, including Forum,
Banquets, and Private Dining. This role oversees menu development,
production, staff leadership, financial performance, and compliance
with all applicable safety and employment regulations, while
modeling Meadowood’s culture of gracious hospitality. Essential
Functions The essential functions listed below are fundamental to
the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
functions. Leadership & People Management Recruit, train, coach,
cross-train, and develop bake shop team members Plan, organize, and
oversee daily pastry operations and staffing Provide ongoing
performance feedback and participate in performance evaluations and
compensation reviews Foster a respectful, inclusive, and
service-driven work environment aligned with Meadowood’s culture
Serve as a role model for professional conduct, teamwork, and
attention to detail Collaborate effectively with kitchen leadership
and cross-functional departments Product & Service Delivery Prepare
and present pastry and dessert items that meet Meadowood quality
and presentation standards Partner with the Executive Chef on menu
development for seasonal offerings, holidays, special events, and
promotions Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
standards are consistently met Maintain compliance with all health,
safety, and sanitation regulations, including OSHA and local health
department requirements Establish and manage inventory par levels;
order supplies to support operational needs Ensure pastry equipment
and tools are maintained in safe and functional condition Financial
& Operational Accountability Monitor and manage food costs in
collaboration with the Executive Chef Manage departmental labor and
expense budgets responsibly Support efficient operations while
maintaining quality and service standards Supervisory
Responsibility Directly supervise pastry and bake shop staff.
Keywords: Relais & Châteaux USA/Canada, Vacaville , Pastry Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Saint Helena, California
