Executive Pastry Chef (PA, State College)

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and dessert operations with passion and precision.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the creation, presentation, and quality of baked goods, confections, and pastry items across our culinary outlets.

Your expertise will drive innovation in dessert offerings while ensuring adherence to food safety standards and recipe consistency.

As a leader in our culinary team, you will inspire creativity, maintain high-volume production efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and food handling.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional eager to elevate pastry artistry in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Lead the planning, development, and execution of all pastry menus, ensuring alignment with brand standards and customer preferences

Oversee daily bakery operations, including food preparation, cake decorating, baked goods production, and packaging processes

Manage high-volume production schedules while maintaining quality control and consistency across all pastry items

Supervise and train kitchen staff on pastry preparation techniques, knife skills, food handling procedures, and operating kitchen equipment

Ensure strict compliance with food safety management protocols and sanitation standards to maintain a clean workspace at all times

Collaborate with catering teams to create custom desserts for special events and large-scale functions

Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages while minimizing waste

Maintain detailed records of recipes, portion sizes, and production processes to ensure recipe adherence and quality standards

Foster a positive team environment by providing mentorship, feedback, and ongoing training in culinary skills such as cake decorating and food industry best practices

Proven culinary experience with a focus on pastry arts in high-volume settings such as restaurants or catering operations

Extensive pastry preparation background including baked goods, cakes, confections, and dessert plating techniques

Demonstrated expertise in food production, food handling safety protocols, and kitchen equipment operation

Strong knowledge of food safety management systems and regulatory compliance within the food industry

Experience in packaging baked goods for retail or wholesale distribution is preferred

Skilled in recipe development, ingredient measurement using basic math skills, and maintaining consistency across large batches

Previous leadership experience managing a culinary team with responsibilities for training and performance oversight

Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate effectively with team members and guests alike

Join us to craft exquisite desserts that delight our guests!

Bring your passion for pastry arts combined with your leadership skills to create memorable culinary experiences.

We’re committed to supporting your growth as a culinary professional while providing an energetic environment where innovation flourishes.

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance