Executive Pastry Chef: High-Volume Bakery Leader

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Housing & Hospitality is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee bakery operations for UCLA Dining Services. You will manage production schedules, supervise bakery staff, and ensure quality products for campus dining.

The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and the ability to drive profitability. Candidates should have extensive bakery leadership experience, knowledge of recipes and production methods, and the ability to coordinate with Senior Directors on menu

Qualifications

• High-level culinary leadership experience in a bakery or production setting.
• Ability to train and lead a production team to execute recipes and menus.
• Knowledge of bakery inventory, recipes, and production methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery staff and schedule all bakery production in a high-volume setting.
• Coordinate production, scheduling, training, and communications for bakery operations.
• Maintain quality, safety, and customer relations in a fast-paced dining environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Menu development

Production management

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Science

ServSafe or higher cert.

Tools

Word

Excel

Food production software

Job description

UCLA Housing & Hospitality is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to oversee bakery operations for UCLA Dining Services. You will manage production schedules, supervise bakery staff, and ensure quality products for campus dining.

The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and the ability to drive profitability. Candidates should have extensive bakery leadership experience, knowledge of recipes and production methods, and the ability to coordinate with Senior Directors on menu