Pastry Chef

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Job Description

Our establishment is a distinguished bakery and pastry shop renowned for its high-quality baked goods and innovative pastry creations. We pride ourselves on crafting exquisite desserts, breads, and pastries that delight our customers by blending classic techniques with contemporary culinary trends. With a commitment to excellence and creativity, we have built a loyal clientele who appreciate both the artistry and flavor of our products. Our team is made up of passionate culinary professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged alongside consistent quality and operational efficiency.

We are currently seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead our pastry department. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an exciting opportunity to oversee daily pastry operations while mentoring and coaching staff in various baking techniques and skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in baking along with a creative flair for crafting unique and appealing product offerings. As Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for maintaining the outstanding quality of all bakery items and presentation, managing inventory and storage of incoming products, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards. In addition, you will coordinate production schedules based on business needs, prepare essential reports including payroll and staffing, and contribute to vendor price review and product adjustments. This role demands exceptional leadership skills to operate and supervise the use of bakery appliances safely and to handle guest and staff conflict resolution professionally. Join our team and contribute to elevating our pastry offerings while leading a talented group of culinary artisans in a dynamic environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Several years of experience working in a bakery or pastry kitchen
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Strong leadership skills
Excellent attention to detail
Physical ability to stand for long periods

Job Qualifications

Proven experience as a pastry chef or similar role
Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry presentation
Ability to lead and coach a team
Familiarity with sanitation standards and food safety regulations
Excellent organizational and management skills
Creative flair for developing new baked goods
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job Duties

Monitor and maintain quality of all product and presentation
Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of pastry production areas
Receive, check and properly store all incoming product
Know and comply with all sanitation standards
Schedule pastry and bread production based on business needs and communicate to staff
Prepare reports as needed including payroll and scheduling
Review vendor pricing structures and adjust product as needed
Operate, teach and supervise safe operation of all appliances and equipment
Handle conflict resolution of guests and staff as needed