Executive Pastry Chef & Hospitality Leader

Edible Beats Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with safe harbor match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Meal stipend

Family meal

JOON wellness benefit

ESOP vesting

Job summary

Edible Beats Inc is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry program for one of Denver’s beloved bakery brands. You will shape the culinary program and guest experience, mentoring both BOH and FOH teams, refining systems, and driving growth through exceptional craftsmanship and hospitality.

You’ll oversee laminated doughs, cookies, cakes, and breakfast pastries, with a strong emphasis on leadership, systems, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pastry recipes, ingredients, production methods, ordering, inventory management, and food costing.
• Ability to lead beyond culinary production and integrate BOH/FOH hospitality.
• Experience training and developing employees across roles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry program including opening, production, and closing procedures.
• Oversee Wooden Spoon operations and BOH execution.
• Produce pastries aligned with data-driven demand and Edible Beats standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety across pastry kitchen.
• Train and coach BOH/FOH staff on standards, hospitality, and procedures.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Manage labor and food costs and keep accurate pars.
• Organize recipes, costing, and documentation in Meez and R365.
• Support seasonal menu development and recipe testing.
• Ensure daily line tastings and quality checks before service.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry expertise

Inventory management

Food costing

Staff development

Communication

Tools

Meez

R365

Job description

Edible Beats Inc is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry program for one of Denver’s beloved bakery brands. You will shape the culinary program and guest experience, mentoring both BOH and FOH teams, refining systems, and driving growth through exceptional craftsmanship and hospitality.

You’ll oversee laminated doughs, cookies, cakes, and breakfast pastries, with a strong emphasis on leadership, systems, and guest satisfaction.