Job Description

Job Summary:

The Executive Pastry Chef leads the commissary bakery operation, overseeing all aspects of pastry and baked goods production for wholesale, retail, and/or hospitality outlets. This role ensures the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency while managing a team of pastry chefs, bakers, and support staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Quality Control

• Oversee daily production of all baked goods, pastries, and desserts to meet commissary needs.
• Develop, test, and standardize recipes ensuring consistency, quality, and cost control.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures, including taste, texture, portioning, and presentation.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of all products following food safety guidelines.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead Department Heads and oversee all commissary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and creativity.
• Schedule and delegate tasks to ensure deadlines and production goals are met.

Sanitation, Plant Cleanliness, and Good Manufacturing Practices

• 5+ years in a food manufacturing or baking production role (at least 2 years in management)
• Deep understanding of baking processes, ingredients, and production scheduling
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other relevant food safety standards
• Tech-savvy mindset—familiarity with manufacturing software

Menu Development

• Innovate seasonal and specialty items in line with brand identity
• Work with marketing or sales departments to create promotional offerings or custom products.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Enforce all sanitation, safety, and HACCP guidelines throughout the commissary.
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and company standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional baking/pastry experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or executive role.
• Experience in a high-volume commissary, production bakery, or hotel setting strongly preferred.
• Degree or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques, bread baking, and large-scale production.

• Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits (medical and dental)

• A collaborative, people-first culture

• Opportunity to shape and scale a high-growth bakery operation

Ready to rise with us? 🍩 Apply today and bring your passion for baking to the big leagues.

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

🌐 Learn more about us at Alons.com

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