Executive Pastry Chef at Private Listing Baltimore, MD

Overview

Executive Pastry Chef job at Private Listing. Baltimore, MD.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Operations & Ownership

Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits + growth opportunities

We are a growing, family-owned company built on craftsmanship, hospitality, and uncompromising quality. We produce artisanal gelato, pastries, and savory foods inspired by Italian tradition, using premium ingredients and small-batch production. As we expand into new café and bakery locations, we are seeking a highly skilled Executive Pastry Chef to lead and elevate our pastry program.

The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing all pastry production across the company — including recipe development, production scheduling, kitchen systems, product consistency, and team leadership. This role is ideal for a seasoned pastry professional who thrives in a high-quality, from-scratch environment and is excited to help shape and grow an Italian-leaning pastry and savory program as Pitango continues to expand.

• Leadership & Production:
  Oversee daily pastry production for all Pitango locations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Leadership & Production:
  Manage and mentor the pastry team; recruit, train, and develop staff as needed.
• Leadership & Production:
  Create and maintain clear kitchen systems, SOPs, and production schedules.
• Leadership & Production:
  Lead scaling from small-batch to multi-unit production while maintaining artisanal standards.
• Leadership & Production:
  Ensure all recipes, processes, and product specs are documented and followed.

• Menu & Product Development:
  Innovate and develop pastries and savory items with an Italian influence, aligned with our brand and philosophy.
• Menu & Product Development:
  Collaborate with ownership on seasonal menus, new café offerings, and special projects.
• Menu & Product Development:
  Conduct R&D tastings, testing, and product rollouts for new items.

• Maintain the highest standards for taste, presentation, and freshness across all products.
• Oversee ingredient sourcing, working with vendors to ensure top-quality raw materials.
• Ensure full compliance with health department regulations and food safety protocols.
• Monitor waste, efficiency, and cost controls to support company financial goals.

• Build and maintain production schedules that meet the needs of multiple locations.
• Work closely with operations and logistics teams to coordinate daily output, deliveries, and inventory levels.
• Maintain equipment, coordinate repairs, and ensure proper usage of all pastry tools and machinery.

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional pastry experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Italian pastries, laminated doughs, custards, cakes, cookies, and breads.
• Experience developing kitchen systems, production schedules, and efficient workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to scale recipes, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain consistency.
• A passion for quality, craftsmanship, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Comfortable working early mornings and adapting to the needs of a growing brand.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional growth as Pitango opens new locations and expands its food program
• Creative freedom within a collaborative team
• Supportive company culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful mark on a rapidly growing Italian-forward pastry program