Executive Pastry Chef

Honey-Moon-Sweets-Bakery; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical stipend

Paid vacation

Sundays and major holidays off

Job summary

Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery in Tempe, AZ seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead a high-volume pastry operation and mentor a skilled team.

This hands-on role requires managing daily production, ensuring product quality, and coordinating with cake décor and wholesale orders to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pastry leadership, a proven track record of recipe development, and strong organizational and team-building abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a leadership role in pastry production.
• Experience with large mixers, sheet pans, and wholesale pastry production.
• Ability to write and implement recipes and production boards.
• Proven history of training and managing a pastry team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pastry production daily and lead the pastry team.
• Master foundation recipes for sponge cakes, buttercream, ganache, fillings, soaks, and viennoiserie.
• Manage pastry case and wholesale tickets.
• Train and develop team; maintain labeling and dating per health standards.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume production

Team leadership

Production planning

Organizational skills

Job description

Join Our Team as an Executive Pastry Chef at Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery!

Are you a seasoned pastry professional with a passion for crafting exquisite European-inspired baked goods?

Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery, located in Tempe, AZ, is looking for an Executive Pastry Chef to lead our talented team.

If you’ve already run a pastry kitchen and are ready to take ownership of pastry production in a dynamic, high-volume environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At Honeymoon Sweets, we specialize in creating exceptional European-style pastries, cakes, and baked goods. Our bakery is a cornerstone of the Tempe community, known for our dedication to quality, creativity, and tradition. We’re a full-time operation with an immediate opening for the right candidate to join our team.

What You’ll Do

As our Executive Pastry Chef, you’ll take the reins of our pastry kitchen. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead by example, working alongside your team to ensure excellence in every product. Here’s a glimpse of your responsibilities:

• Oversee Pastry Production: Manage daily production schedules, including mixers, ovens, and walk-in pars. Lead and grow pastry team.
• Master the Foundations: Lead the execution foundation recipes for sponge cakes, buttercream, ganache, fillings, soaks, and viennoiserie/breakfast dough (mix, makeup, freeze, bake-off).
• Manage Pastry Case and Wholesale Tickets: Ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of all orders.
• Train and Develop Your Team: Share your expertise to ensure multiple team members can mix batches and finish tickets with precision.
• Maintain Standards: Handle food costs, ordering, labeling, and dating while adhering to Maricopa health standards.
• Collaborate with Cake Décor Management: Work closely with the cake décor department to maintain seamless operations.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a pastry chef with a proven track record of leadership and production expertise. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience: At least 5 years in a leadership role such as Executive Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or Pastry Sous Chef in charge of a department.
• High-Volume Production Skills: Experience with large mixers, sheet pans, hotel pans, and wholesale or high-volume pastry production.
• Organizational Expertise: Ability to write and implement recipes, create production boards, and assign tasks effectively.
• Team Leadership: A history of training and managing a crew to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Benefits and Perks

We value our team and are proud to offer the following benefits to our Executive Pastry Chef:

• Medical stipend
• Paid vacation
• Sundays and major holidays off

Why Join Honeymoon Sweets?

At Honeymoon Sweets, we’re more than just a bakery—we’re a family. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where creativity and craftsmanship thrive. Our team takes pride in producing high-quality pastries that bring joy to our customers, and we’re excited to welcome a new leader who shares our passion.