Di Bruno - Pastry Chef

Philadelphia, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Professional Development

Job Description

Di Bruno Bros. is a distinguished specialty food retailer that has been delivering exceptional quality products for over 80 years. Established by two brothers with a strong family heritage, this company has become a staple in the Philadelphia community and beyond. Known for its dedication to integrity, craft, and the stories behind its products, Di Bruno Bros. continues to grow both locally and nationally, maintaining a strong commitment to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction. The company's rich history of family involvement and culinary pioneering embodies a deep passion for food culture, artisanal craftsmanship, and community engagement.

The Pastry Chef role at Di Bruno Bros. is an integral part of the Operations Department and reports directly to the Executive Chef. This position demands a highly skilled culinary professional who brings a passion for pastries and desserts, experience in managing a pastry team, and a commitment to upholding the company's high standards of quality and service. The Pastry Chef will oversee the entire pastry team, ensuring exceptional product presentation, quality, and consistency. This includes managing scheduling, conducting performance reviews, assisting with payroll, and supporting inventory control along with ordering.

This role is deeply aligned with the company's Servant Leadership philosophy, emphasizing productivity, customer service, and associate satisfaction. The Pastry Chef is tasked with controlling food costs through established procedures, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and assisting in the development of standardized and innovative pastry recipes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various pastry styles, including plated desserts, retail pastry offerings, fermented goods, and breakfast pastries, suitable for a high-volume and diverse culinary environment. The ability to train, mentor, and manage a diverse team is essential for success.

Working at Di Bruno Bros. offers a unique opportunity to be part of a company that values culinary pioneering, ownership mentality, and a profound sense of service. The Pastry Chef will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences while supporting the company’s mission to remain a meaningful and impactful player in the food industry. This full-time role requires flexibility in scheduling and the physical ability to meet the demands of a busy pastry kitchen, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Joining Di Bruno Bros. means becoming part of a legacy that combines family tradition, quality craftsmanship, and innovative culinary art, all while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in pastry in a high-volume restaurant or related environment
ability to manage a team including scheduling, payroll, and reviews
proficiency with inventory control and ordering systems
knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and federal/state/local regulations
strong leadership and communication skills
physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
flexibility to work varied hours and days
ability to train and cross-train staff
commitment to maintaining product quality and consistency

Job Qualifications

Knowledge and passion for pastries and desserts to include plated desserts and pastry stations for events, retail pastry offerings
individual tarts, entremets, whole cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, cookies, fermented goods
minimum 5 years’ experience working in pastry in a high-volume restaurant, catering kitchen, luxury hotel and or commissary kitchen, bread, and fermented goods knowledge a plus
previous experience with controlling costs of food and labor for a multi-unit retail unit
proficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to, inventory, food cost, scheduling, time and attendance, gross margin and labor
experience in ordering, inventory maintenance and shrink control
excellent leadership, organizational and communications skills
ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on product consistency
ability to effectively manage a department, train and cross-train staff
capable of lifting up to 50lbs
ability to work varied hours/days as dictated by business

Job Duties

Total oversight of the pastry team
managing pastry team to include scheduling, reviews, payroll assistance
assist to manage staff in a manner consistent with Di Bruno Bros.’ Servant Leadership philosophy by maximizing productivity, customer service and associate satisfaction
assist with inventory control and ordering food/supplies for the Food Service Team
controls food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
assist with the maintenance of presentation and quality standards
ensure that all federal, state, local and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation and weights and measures are met
assist in the selection and development of standardized production recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, and established procedures and budgetary constraints
assist in the development of new recipes in accordance with the philosophies and standards of Di Bruno Bros.
additional duties as assigned