Executive Pastry Chef Needed
Elevate the sweet side of dining — we're looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry kitchen for a bustling, high-volume place where creativity meets consistency, and where dessert isn't just the finale, it's the headline. If you thrive on turning flour, sugar and butter into show-stopping treats that delight guests day after day, this could be your next home.
What you'll be doing
- Oversee the production of all bakery and pastry goods — from breads, cakes, cookies and brownies to delicate tarts, puddings and specialty desserts.
- Create and refine scratch-made dessert recipes optimized for high-volume service while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Manage and lead the pastry team: schedule staff, supervise production, train associates, and maintain accountability for labor and food costs.
- Control inventory, order ingredients, and oversee cost of goods sold to align with budget and performance goals.
- Ensure a clean, safe, organized and efficient pastry kitchen that consistently meets food safety and company standards.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment where teammates are supported, developed, and held to high standards of quality and service.
Experience & Skills You Bring
- 5+ years of hands-on pastry/bakery experience across all phases of baking — preferably in a high-profile restaurant, hotel, resort, or upscale market setting.
- Formal pastry training (technical school or certified apprenticeship) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train and lead a team, manage labor and food costs, and deliver results under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills with a results-oriented mindset — you set department goals and execute them.
- Creative flair: ability to conceptualize and execute innovative dessert offerings that stand out.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with teammates and uphold a positive kitchen culture.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills — you can spot issues, adjust quickly, and keep quality high.
Why This Role Is A Sweet Opportunity
Join a well-loved gourmet market & bakery brand that prides itself on chef-crafted meals, from-scratch breads and pastries, a wide collection of recipes, and a vibrant, energetic "market-meets-bistro" environment. The bakery is at the heart of the operation — you'll be shaping the desserts that keep regulars coming back and making new fans every day. With competitive manager-level pay, full medical/dental/vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement, paid time off, and generous staff discounts — this is a stable, rewarding career move. Plus, you'll be part of a team that values quality, creativity, respect, and growth.