Job description
Join Hearth & Crust Bakery as the Head Pastry Baker in Portland, a vibrant hub for artisanal pastries and breads. You will lead a skilled pastry team, craft seasonal menus, and uphold the highest standards of quality and consistency.
We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for growth in a premier bakery setting. This is a full-time role requiring early morning shifts and weekend availability.
Location: Portland, Oregon. Ready to bake the future with us? Apply today.
Responsibility
- Lead and mentor the pastry team, ensuring seamless daily production
- Develop, test, and refine pastry menus and seasonal offerings
- Scale recipes for high-volume production while controlling cost and yield
- Maintain strict quality control and consistency across all products
- Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance
- Collaborate with culinary and front of house teams to ensure guest satisfaction
Qualification
- 5+ years of professional pastry or bakery experience, with proven leadership in a high-volume shop
- Mastery of laminated doughs, breads, cakes, and viennoiserie
- Strong palate with ability to develop and cost recipes for scale
- Excellent organizational, communication, and mentoring skills
- ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification and HACCP knowledge
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency with inventory systems and basic computer skills