Executive Pastry Chef

Position Summary

The Executive Pastry Chef leads a multi-shift operation that runs day and night and serves as the primary leader for production planning, labor management, inventory control, product innovation, and quality assurance across all supported locations.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 40+ production employees across multiple shifts.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing team members.
• Supervise managers, supervisors, lead bakers, decorators, and production staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and staffing initiatives.
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Develop future leaders through training and succession planning.

• Manage production planning and forecasting to support all restaurant and retail locations.
• Ensure proper staffing and production coverage across day, evening, and overnight operations.
• Develop efficient workflows and production schedules.
• Maintain consistent product quality, presentation, and recipe adherence across all locations.
• Monitor production efficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Ensure timely fulfillment and distribution of products to all locations.

• Maintain the highest standards of product quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Ensure all products meet brand specifications and guest expectations.
• Lead recipe development, testing, implementation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu enhancements, seasonal offerings, and new product launches.
• Stay informed of industry trends and opportunities for innovation.
• Assist executive leadership with labor planning, production forecasting, and operational budgeting initiatives.
• Monitor labor usage, productivity, food costs, inventory levels, waste, and production yields.
• Provide operational recommendations to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and support profitability goals.
• Review production performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with leadership on purchasing strategies and inventory management to support operational objectives.
• Contribute to annual business planning, growth initiatives, and new location support as requested.

• Oversee purchasing, ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste and shortages.
• Conduct inventory reviews and maintain accurate records.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety.
• Ensure team members maintain required food safety certifications.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to verify compliance.
• Promote a safe working environment and proper use of equipment.

• Maintain production schedules, inventory reports, labor reports, and operational documentation.
• Lead production meetings and communicate business objectives to the team.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership and executive management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 7+ years of progressive pastry, bakery, or dessert production experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing large production teams.
• Experience leading a high-volume bakery, commissary, manufacturing, or multi-unit production environment.
• Proven success managing teams of 30 or more employees.
• Strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing labor costs, food costs, purchasing, and inventory.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Texas Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain.
• Flexibility to support a day and overnight production operation as business needs require.

• Degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting restaurant and retail bakery operations.

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