Renault Winery | Pastry Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Renault Winery & Resort| A VIVÂMEE Hospitality Signature Collection

Renault Winery & Resort is a historic and thriving destination in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, known for its vineyards, culinary experiences, weddings, and resort offerings. As part of VIVÂMEE Hospitality, Renault blends tradition with modern hospitality to create memorable guest experiences across its expansive grounds.

At VIVÂMEE Hospitality, our culture is grounded in our core virtues:

• JOY – We genuinely enjoy serving others and winning together as a team
• HUMILITY – We respect and uplift one another, always willing to learn and support
• MINISTRY – We view hospitality as a meaningful act of service, creating transformative guest experiences

We hire, develop, and recognize team members based on these values. Candidates who are inspired to grow within these virtues will thrive in our organization.

Position Overview

As a Pastry Sous Chef, your role will be pivotal in collaborating with the executive chef and other culinary team members to design and implement seasonal menus that showcase our commitment to culinary excellence.

You will be responsible for overseeing the baking of an array of pastries tailored for our various outlets, special events, and guest requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing seasonal pastry menus and dessert offerings.
• Oversee production of pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, plated desserts, and confections.
• Manage pastry preparation for catered events and special orders.
• Train, mentor, and supervise pastry team members.
• Ensure product quality, consistency, presentation, and freshness.
• Support scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, and cost control.
• Maintain pastry equipment and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Stay current on pastry trends, techniques, and innovations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pastry experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern pastry techniques, artisanal baking, and plated desserts.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management, food costing, and food safety standards.
• High School Diploma or GED required; formal pastry or culinary education preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $60,000-$65,000
• Growth opportunities within VIVÂMEE Hospitality
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Opportunity to work in a unique, high-end event environment

Apply Today

If you are passionate about creating exceptional celebrations and delivering memorable guest experiences, we invite you to apply and become part of the VIVÂMEE Hospitality team at Renault Winery & Resort.

Disclaimer

"This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments)."

Renault Winery Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Renault Winery Resort may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.