Job description
Golden Crust Bakery seeks a results-driven Pastry Production Lead in San Francisco, CA. This role leads day-to-day operations to ensure exceptional quality and on-time delivery of all pastries and desserts.
In this role, you will manage a talented team of bakers, collaborate with menu development, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness.
We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a supportive, fast-paced environment.
Responsibility
- Lead daily bakery operations to ensure on-time production of high-quality pastries, breads, and desserts.
- Develop and refine seasonal recipes while maintaining brand standards and consistency across products.
- Oversee quality control, food safety, HACCP compliance, and sanitation programs.
- Manage inventory, reduce waste, and optimize costing and yield without compromising quality.
- Recruit, train, and mentor bakers, decorators, and production staff; schedule shifts and conduct performance reviews.
- Maintain equipment inspection, maintenance scheduling, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with management on menu planning, promotions, and special event production.
Qualification
- 5+ years of pastry or bakery production experience with leadership responsibilities.
- Culinary degree or equivalent training; pastry-specific certification preferred.
- Deep knowledge of doughs, laminates, fermentation, chocolate, and sugar work.
- Strong understanding of food safety standards and HACCP; ServSafe or local certification preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and time-management skills; ability to motivate a diverse team.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed; physical stamina for standing and lifting.
- Proficiency with bakery management software, inventory systems, and basic POS integration.