Job description
Join Hearth & Crust Bakery as our Head Pastry Chef in Portland, OR. Lead the bakery's pastry program with creativity, precision, and scale, delivering exceptional products for our bustling cafe and wholesale partners.
You will mentor a dedicated team, develop seasonal menus, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and partner with operations to ensure timely delivery and profitability.
Responsibility
- Lead daily pastry production for all outlets, ensuring consistency, quality, and portion control.
- Design and implement seasonal pastry menus and limited-time offerings.
- Oversee recipe development, costing, and portion control to maximize yield.
- Proactively train and manage a team of pastry cooks and assistants, scheduling and performance reviews.
- Maintain inventory, forecast demand, and manage supplier relationships for specialty ingredients.
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards per local regulations and internal policies.
- Collaborate with the retail and wholesale teams to ensure flawless execution of events and collaborations.
- Monitor equipment maintenance and kitchen workflow to optimize production efficiency.
Qualification
- Minimum 5-7 years of professional pastry experience; leadership role in a bakery or restaurant preferred.
- Proven ability to develop recipes, scale for production, and manage cost and yield.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with a proactive mindset.
- ServSafe or local food safety certification; knowledge of allergen control and cross-contamination prevention.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Portfolio of pastry creations demonstrating technique and creativity.