Pastry Chef

Our company began with a passion for baking and the belief that well-crafted food has the power to bring people together. That spirit continues to guide us today.

We are a design-forward bakery and café bringing together handcrafted food, exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and beautiful spaces designed for gathering, connection, and everyday ritual.

At our core, we are craftspeople—chefs, bakers, baristas, and café teams united by a shared passion for excellence. We believe even the smallest details matter because every pastry, every loaf of bread, and every interaction is an opportunity to brighten someone's day.

WHY JOIN US

We're looking for people who believe hospitality matters and are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences every day.

At our company, we believe craft is more than a skill—it's a way of caring. It's found in the details: perfectly laminated pastries, beautifully baked breads, thoughtfully developed teams, and an unwavering commitment to quality. We believe these small acts, repeated every day, have the power to make life a little richer and more meaningful.

You'll join a team that takes pride in its work, supports one another, and is committed to learning and growth. We hold ourselves to high standards while creating an environment where people can develop their talents, build meaningful careers, and make an impact.

As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for our team. Whether you're exploring a new path or taking the next step in your career, you'll help create moments of inspiration, comfort, and connection for our guests each day.

Because while we serve exceptional food, coffee, and pastries, our goal is to create something even more meaningful: places where people feel welcomed, cared for, and inspired to return again and again.

THE ROLE

The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing first-shift bakery production at our production facility while ensuring every product reflects our commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. This leader drives daily production, food safety, team development, and operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of consistency and efficiency.

Successful Pastry Chefs are experienced bakery production leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, develop high-performing teams, and lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and craftsmanship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all bakery products consistently meet company quality and production standards.
• Schedule bakery team members and ensure timely posting of team schedules.
• Lead first-shift production to execute all baking and production tasks safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Oversee quality control throughout mixing, baking, finishing, packaging, and production to ensure products meet company standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in compliance with company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, develop, and performance manage bakery team members.
• Partner with bakery leadership on production planning, labor management, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Maintain strong working relationships with bakery and café leadership teams.
• Promote and model the company's culture, mission, values, and operational standards.
• Participate in management meetings and communicate operational updates effectively.
• Understand and follow crisis management procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift, five days per week.
• Ability to work approximately 50 hours per week based on business needs.
• Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a high-volume bakery or food production facility.
• Ability to operate or learn commercial bakery equipment including deck ovens, proofers, rack ovens, fryers, mixers, and similar production equipment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume production bakery.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach,…