Executive Pastry Chef: High-Volume Bakery Leader

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Pastry Chef at UCLA Dining Services Bakery leads a high-volume bakery, schedules production, and ensures quality bakery goods across UCLA Dining Services. You will supervise bakery staff, coordinate production, training, and bakery operations in collaboration with the Senior Executive Chef or Senior Director, Food & Beverage.

You will prioritize tasks to meet departmental goals and profitability, maintain positive team relations, and apply strong food-safety practices while

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in a culinary leadership role.
• 3 years leading a culinary operation with at least 3 revenue centers.
• Ability to read, understand, speak and write English fluently.
• Skill in organizing and monitoring assignments to meet deadlines under changing priorities.
• Staff management and development experience across multiple roles.
• Proven ability to train a production team on recipes and safe equipment use.
• Knowledge of bakery inventory, recipes, menus and production methods.
• Knowledge of food safety rules and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery production in a high-volume environment.
• Schedule production and supervise bakery staff.
• Ensure quality bakery products for UCLA Dining Services.
• Coordinate training and operations with the Senior Executive Chef or Senior Director, Food & Beverage.
• Prioritize tasks to meet departmental goals and profitability.
• Interact with team members to maintain positive relations and service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Revenue centers

English fluency

Staff supervision

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Production planning

Team training

Conflict mediation

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree

AOS or higher

Driver's license

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Executive Pastry Chef at UCLA Dining Services Bakery leads a high-volume bakery, schedules production, and ensures quality bakery goods across UCLA Dining Services. You will supervise bakery staff, coordinate production, training, and bakery operations in collaboration with the Senior Executive Chef or Senior Director, Food & Beverage.

You will prioritize tasks to meet departmental goals and profitability, maintain positive team relations, and apply strong food-safety practices while