Pastry Team Lead

Haymarket is a renowned culinary establishment dedicated to celebrating the finest local and global culinary artisans. As a restaurant and gourmet food provider, Haymarket prides itself on sourcing the freshest produce directly from soil to shelves, offering an exceptional range of artisan pastries and breads, pasture-raised meats, and gourmet prepared foods. The dedication to quality and sustainability makes Haymarket a beloved destination for food enthusiasts who appreciate farm-to-table dining and the rich flavors derived from high-quality ingredients. The establishment’s commitment extends beyond just food to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, embracing diversity and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Within this vibrant setting, the Haymarket Commissary acts as the powerhouse behind every great meal served. The Commissary is the backbone of production, housed in a dynamic kitchen facility where a team of skilled artisans crafts pastries, baked goods, and other culinary delights that define Haymarket's offerings. To continue elevating the quality and consistency of the baked items, Haymarket is looking to hire a Pastry Team Lead. This role is essential for championing the pastry department, ensuring every product not only meets but exceeds the high standards that Haymarket customers expect.

The Pastry Team Lead at Haymarket is a pivotal position that combines technical baking skills with leadership excellence. The successful candidate will be a technically precise baker with a passion for recipe consistency and quality control. This person thrives on managing multiple projects simultaneously and can confidently steer a team through a busy production day. The role demands a leader who is both detail-oriented and a problem solver, maintaining uniformity in production quality and quantity while meeting customer satisfaction goals.

In this role, the Pastry Team Lead will oversee production scheduling, coordinating closely with the Commissary Production Manager to ensure the timely and efficient output of baked goods. They will be responsible for quality control, monitoring product freshness, managing item rotation, and guaranteeing that all baked products meet Haymarket’s exacting standards. Compliance and safety are paramount, so the team lead will enforce all health, sanitation, safe work practices, and regulatory standards including Weights and Measures requirements.

The role also involves meticulous record-keeping, maintaining accurate inventory, temperature logs, and production records to support smooth operations and transparency. Furthermore, the Pastry Team Lead will leverage their expertise to train and delegate tasks effectively among team members, ensuring that the whole team operates smoothly with clear instructions and supportive follow-up.

This opportunity calls for a strong technical and analytical focus—a leader capable of making quick, confident decisions with a task-based communication style to drive success. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring the ability to handle multiple projects without compromising quality or team morale. Candidates who take pride in delivering high-quality products, maintaining menu consistency, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience will find this role extremely rewarding.

Haymarket offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance options (traditional or HSA), dental and vision coverage, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and employee discounts. Working at Haymarket means being part of a passionate community committed to culinary excellence, inclusivity, and sustainability. For those who love leading teams in a vibrant kitchen and have the technical calling for baking mastery, the Pastry Team Lead position at Haymarket promises a fulfilling career path with room for growth and impact.