Executive Pastry & Production Director

Tiny Boxwoods; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiny Boxwoods in Texas is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead a multi-shift operation, overseeing production planning, labor management, inventory control, product innovation, and quality assurance across all locations.

You will manage a 40+ person production team, develop recipes, monitor costs, and mentor staff while driving menu enhancements and new product launches. This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive pastry, bakery, or dessert production experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing large production teams.
• Experience leading a high-volume bakery, commissary, manufacturing, or multi-unit production environment.
• Proven success managing teams of 30 or more employees.
• Strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing labor costs, food costs, purchasing, and inventory.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Texas Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain.
• Flexibility to support day and overnight production operation as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 40+ production employees across multiple shifts.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing team members.
• Supervise managers, supervisors, lead bakers, decorators, and production staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and staffing initiatives.
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Develop future leaders through training and succession planning.

Skills

Pastry production

Team leadership

Production planning

Labor cost management

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Menu development

Communication

Education

Degree in Pastry Arts

Texas Food Manager Certification

Job description

Tiny Boxwoods in Texas is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead a multi-shift operation, overseeing production planning, labor management, inventory control, product innovation, and quality assurance across all locations.

You will manage a 40+ person production team, develop recipes, monitor costs, and mentor staff while driving menu enhancements and new product launches. This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence.