Executive Pastry Chef

Tiny Boxwoods Commissary is a renowned culinary establishment supporting the pastry, bakery, dessert, and ice cream operations for the well-known Tiny Boxwoods Restaurants and Tiny’s Milk & Cookies brands. Recognized for exceptional quality, hospitality, and craftsmanship, Tiny Boxwoods Commissary is dedicated to creating from-scratch products cherished daily across its family of brands. This vibrant and expanding commissary is known for its commitment to excellence in producing artisanal pastries, baked goods, and desserts that delight customers and uphold its celebrated reputation.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced and passionate Executive Pastry Chef to spearhead our growing pastry production operations. This pivotal role entails overseeing a large team of over 40 employees and managing production logistics for three restaurant locations as well as five Tiny’s Milk & Cookies retail outlets. The Executive Pastry Chef will play a critical role in maintaining the high standards of product quality, consistency, and operational effectiveness that our brands represent.

The Executive Pastry Chef leads a multi-shift production environment running day and night to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality pastries, bakery items, cookies, desserts, ice cream, and specialty products. This leadership position involves not only hands-on pastry expertise but also strategic operational management, including production planning, labor management, inventory control, product innovation, and quality assurance. Working closely with executive leadership, the incumbent will cultivate a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while aligning production goals with the larger business objectives of the Tiny Boxwoods and Milk & Cookies brands.

Key responsibilities include directing team recruitment, training, and development to build a high-performing workforce dedicated to excellence. Supervision spans managers, supervisors, lead bakers, decorators, and production staff with an emphasis on coaching and succession planning. Operationally, the Executive Pastry Chef ensures efficient workflows and production schedules tailored to meet the demands of multiple locations, maintaining recipe fidelity and consistent product presentation.

The role requires a hands-on leader capable of monitoring key performance indicators such as labor costs, food costs, inventory levels, and waste, and implementing effective solutions to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Collaboration extends to vendor relations, purchasing strategies, and inventory management vital to sustaining product quality while minimizing waste and shortages.

This position demands thorough knowledge of food safety regulations and unwavering commitment to sanitation and workplace safety standards. The Executive Pastry Chef conducts regular audits to certify compliance and encourages a safe, well-organized workspace. Administrative duties include maintaining production and labor reports, leading production meetings, and partnering across departments to communicate objectives and drive collective success.

At Tiny Boxwoods Commissary, you have the unique opportunity to lead one of Houston’s most respected pastry and dessert operations. If you are a passionate culinary leader eager to influence growth, develop people, and produce exceptional products in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, we invite you to apply. Tiny Boxwoods is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.