Executive Pastry Chef: Lead a High-Volume Bakery

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Dining Services seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the bakery team, oversee production scheduling, and ensure high-quality bakery items for dining operations. You will supervise staff, train production personnel, and coordinate with the Senior Executive Chef to align with departmental goals.

The role requires extensive culinary leadership, strong English communication, and experience managing a multi-revenue bakery operation in a large campus setting.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience in a culinary leadership position with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery production and supervise bakery staff to meet high-volume needs.
• Schedule production requirements for the Bakery and coordinate timelines.
• Coordinate training, communications and daily bakery operations.
• Ensure quality bakery products for UCLA Dining Services and maintain positive team relations.
• Prioritize tasks to align with departmental goals and profitability.
• Interact with team members and guests in a high-volume bakery environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Menu development

Staff training

English communication

Budget control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Science

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Food production software

Job description

UCLA Dining Services seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the bakery team, oversee production scheduling, and ensure high-quality bakery items for dining operations. You will supervise staff, train production personnel, and coordinate with the Senior Executive Chef to align with departmental goals.

The role requires extensive culinary leadership, strong English communication, and experience managing a multi-revenue bakery operation in a large campus setting.