Executive Pastry Chef

Description

Summary: Lead the pastry program for a specialty coffee brand, driving innovation and maintaining excellence in all pastry and dessert offerings. Highlights: 1. Lead and innovate the pastry and dessert program for a specialty coffee brand. 2. Oversee daily production and ensure consistent quality and presentation. 3. Train and motivate pastry staff to maintain high performance. **About Us:** We are a specialty coffee brand dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and creativity in every cup and every bite. We are looking for a talented and passionate **Executive Pastry Chef** to lead our pastry and dessert program, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence across all outlets. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead the pastry section and oversee daily production of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for the coffee shop. * Develop and innovate menu items aligned with the brand’s identity and seasonal trends. * Ensure consistent taste, quality, and presentation of all pastry products. * Manage kitchen operations including ingredient sourcing, costing, and inventory control. * Train, supervise, and motivate pastry staff to maintain high performance and hygiene standards. * Monitor food safety and cleanliness in compliance with HACCP and company standards. * Collaborate with management and barista team to create pairings that enhance the customer experience. * Control wastage and optimize production efficiency. **Requirements:** * Minimum 4–6 years of professional pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or head pastry role. * Strong background in café\-style desserts and modern pastry techniques. * Creative flair and attention to detail in flavor and presentation. * Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills. * Knowledge of cost control, recipe standardization, and kitchen management. * Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts preferred Job Type: Full\-time