Pastry Chef

Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $30.75

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

diversity and inclusion

Job Description

Power Design is a nationally recognized leader in electrical construction, focusing on delivering innovative design-build services across a variety of sectors including commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. Established with a commitment to excellence, safety, and integrity, Power Design has grown to become a trusted partner for complex electrical projects. The company fosters a culture of respect, teamwork, accountability, and continuous growth, making it an employer of choice in the industry. With its headquarters located in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, Power Design embodies a forward-thinking approach combined with a strong community focus.

The Power Design SURGE Cafe operates within this vibrant corporate environment, providing high-quality food services to support the employees and cater to events hosted within the headquarters. The cafe prides itself on offering fresh, artisan bakery goods that enhance the daily dining experience and contribute to the overall workplace atmosphere.

We are currently seeking a passionate and creative Pastry Chef to lead and elevate our bakery and pastry program at the SURGE Cafe. This position offers the unique opportunity to balance a fulfilling culinary career while enjoying desirable scheduling benefits such as having nights, weekends, and holidays off. As the Pastry Chef, you will oversee the production of artisan breads, breakfast pastries, specialty cakes, desserts, and seasonal baked goods that energize and delight the Power Design family every day.

This role requires a professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to apply innovative ideas to create visually stunning and high-quality pastry products. You will be at the forefront of menu development, recipe standardization, and maintaining consistent excellence in presentation and taste. You will also play a crucial role in designing and delivering custom baked goods for company events, corporate catering, and everyday cafe offerings.

In addition to your culinary skills, you will lead, train, and inspire a small team of bakers and pastry professionals, fostering a collaborative and creative kitchen culture. Your expertise will ensure that bakery operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with health and safety regulations. Inventory management, cost control, and minimizing food waste are also key components of this role.

Joining our culinary team means becoming part of a company that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and growth. Power Design is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an environment where all team members can thrive. If you are passionate about baking, driven by creativity, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive corporate setting, the Power Design SURGE Cafe is the perfect place to advance your career.

Job Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive pastry or bakery experience in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, catering, or production kitchen
experience producing artisan breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty cakes
previous experience leading or mentoring a bakery or pastry team
strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, cake decorating, and pastry fundamentals
ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain one is preferred
excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values

Job Qualifications

At least 5 years of progressive pastry or bakery experience in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, catering, or production kitchen
experience producing artisan breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty cakes
previous experience leading or mentoring a bakery or pastry team
strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, cake decorating, and pastry fundamentals
creative mindset with a passion for developing new recipes and seasonal offerings
excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain one is preferred
demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

Job Duties

Lead the daily production of artisan breads, breakfast pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, and specialty baked goods
develop and maintain recipes that ensure consistency, quality, and exceptional presentation
create seasonal desserts and specialty bakery items that bring creativity and excitement to the SURGE Cafe
design, bake, assemble, and decorate custom cakes and desserts for company events and catering functions
oversee dough production, fermentation, proofing, and baking processes to ensure premium products
lead, train, mentor, and support a small team of bakers and pastry staff
coordinate daily production schedules to meet cafe and catering demands
partner with the Executive Chef and culinary team to develop new menu items and enhance the overall guest experience
monitor inventory, order bakery ingredients and supplies, and minimize food waste while controlling costs
maintain organized recipes, production schedules, and food safety documentation
ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety standards
assist with catering events and specialty dessert displays as needed
other cafe and culinary responsibilities as assigned