Pastry Chef at JF Restaurants at Hamlin House
Job Description
Hamlin House is a Florida-inspired social and racquet club redefining hospitality in Orlando’s SoDo neighborhood. Spanning more than 28,000 square feet of indoor–outdoor space, the club features premium pickleball courts, curated cultural experiences, and a vibrant food and beverage program led by Chef John Fraser and JF Restaurants. Designed for those who appreciate elevated style and atmosphere, Hamlin House is where exceptional cuisine, meaningful connection, and sport come together to create a life beyond the lines.
JF Restaurants is looking for a dynamic Pastry Chef with an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to systems-based growth to join our team at Hamlin House. This role requires strong creative and operational leadership.
The Pastry Chef is responsible for managing the pastry kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all pastry items and all proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinates the purchase of all food and menu development, maintaining food and labor costs.
Responsibilities
- Food Cost
- Ordering dry goods on a daily basis
- Following up on waste log end of shift
- Labor Cost
- Cutting BOH pastry staff according to business demands
- Reconciling payroll daily for pastry cooks
- Menu Development
- Following SOP’s for menu development
- Menu meeting & Communication
- Standardizing recipes & Menu Descriptions
- Training (FOH&BOH)/Implementation
- Updated MEP
- Staff Development & Training
- Meeting Representation
- Daily manager meeting
- Daily FOH & BOH line up
- Weekly Sous Chef meeting
- Kitchen Maintenance
- Communicating maintenance issues with engineering department according to SOP
- DOH
- Signing off on HAACP logs nightly at end of shift
- Implementing DOH standards
- Coverage
- pass coverage 5 shifts per week
- Ensure closing duties are performed according to SOP
At JF Restaurants, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and inspiring work culture where culinary professionals can thrive and advance.
We offer:
- Salary - $65,000 – $70,000 (based on experience)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation days
- Exclusive dining discounts at JF Restaurants
Join us in delivering exceptional culinary experiences at Hamlin House.
To learn more, visit hamlinhouse.com
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