Executive Bread and Pastry Chef

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Executive Bread and Pastry Chef to lead our bakery operations with passion and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the creation and execution of a diverse range of baked goods, pastries, and confections, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and consistency. Reporting to our General Manager, you will lead our team to elevate our sourdough bread and pastries through innovative baking techniques and meticulous food preparation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, testing, and refinement of sourdough bread, pastries and baked goods recipes to ensure top-tier quality and consistency.
• Oversee daily bakery operations, including food production, dough preparation, forming,and pastry assembly.
• Manage high-volume production schedules to meet customer demand while adhering strictly to recipe adherence and food safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff by providing training on culinary techniques such as knife skills, dough preparation, baking methods, and operating kitchen equipment efficiently.
• Maintain a clean workspace by enforcing sanitation protocols, proper food handling procedures, and equipment maintenance routines.
• Ensure packaging processes are efficient and meet branding standards.
• Uphold food safety management practices by monitoring storage conditions, expiration dates, and compliance with health regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service by ensuring product presentation meets quality expectations and responding to customer inquiries or special requests promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience with a strong background in bakery arts including bread making, pastry preparation, and high-volume food production.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety standards and food handling regulations within the food industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in operating kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and other baking tools safely and effectively.
• Skilled in recipe adherence with attention to detail in ingredient measurements and baking techniques.
• Strong proficiency in dough preparation for various baked goods.
• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment with high-volume production demands.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining a clean workspace.
• Basic math skills for inventory management, portion control, and recipe scaling.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and clients alike.

Join us as an Executive Bread and Pastry Chef where your culinary artistry will shape memorable experiences through exceptional baked creations!

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person