Pastry Program Director: Lead & Innovate Desserts

AvantePH; Las Piñas; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

AvantePH in Las Piñas, Philippines seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring high-quality products, consistency, and innovation across locations. You will lead recipe development, production planning, cost control, staff supervision, and food safety compliance while upholding brand pastry standards.

You will manage a team of pastry chefs and bakers, standardize recipes, plan seasonal menus, and supervise equipment and inventory.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification in Pastry Arts, Baking, or Culinary Arts.
• 5–10 years experience in pastry or bakery production.
• Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Chef experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dessert preparation, and pastry decoration.
• Experience in large-scale production for restaurants, hotels, or bakery chains is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastry and bakery production team.
• Develop and standardize recipes for breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Ensure consistent product quality, presentation, and taste across all branches.
• Create new pastry and dessert items aligned with market trends and brand identity.
• Plan seasonal menus and product offerings.
• Supervise daily pastry and bakery production.
• Ensure proper production scheduling and workflow.
• Monitor product freshness, shelf life, and storage standards.
• Maintain equipment and tools used in pastry production.
• Oversee large-scale production for multiple store locations if applicable.
• Implement strict quality assurance standards for all pastry products.
• Conduct regular product tasting and quality checks.
• Ensure proper food presentation and plating standards.
• Manage ingredient purchasing and supplier coordination.
• Monitor food cost, wastage, and portion control.
• Maintain accurate inventory of baking ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure efficient use of ingredients to minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Implement proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen.
• Train, mentor, and supervise pastry chefs, bakers, and kitchen staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and skills training.
• Schedule staff shifts and manage kitchen workflow.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef, kitchen staff, and store managers.
• Work with marketing or product development teams for new product launches.
• Support special events, promotions, and catering requirements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Recipe development

Production planning

Food safety

Cost control

Menu development

Inventory management

Bakery techniques

Education

Culinary degree / Pastry Arts certification

Job description

AvantePH in Las Piñas, Philippines seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring high-quality products, consistency, and innovation across locations. You will lead recipe development, production planning, cost control, staff supervision, and food safety compliance while upholding brand pastry standards.

You will manage a team of pastry chefs and bakers, standardize recipes, plan seasonal menus, and supervise equipment and inventory.