Executive Pastry Chef – Los Angeles, CA – Up to $120,000

Overview:
Our client is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations across four restaurant locations. This role combines hands-on execution with strategic oversight, including recipe development, staff training, inventory and cost control, and compliance with health and safety standards. The Executive Pastry Chef will mentor the team, collaborate with culinary leadership, and ensure each location delivers exceptional pastry offerings and a consistent guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pastry and bakery operations across all locations, ensuring quality, consistency, and creativity.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus, daily specials, and new pastry concepts.
• Document recipes, techniques, and production standards.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and cost control for the pastry department.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop pastry staff to support career growth and department advancement.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional pastry experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or executive pastry role.
• Formal culinary education with a focus on pastry or baking; advanced certifications a plus.
• Proven experience leading multi-unit pastry operations, including menu development, inventory management, and cost control.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing pastry team.