Executive Pastry Sous Chef

iHire; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe’s Produce & Gourmet Market seeks an Executive Pastry Sous Chef to lead bakery operations in Livonia. Responsibilities include product development, team management, and maintaining food safety standards. The role demands creativity and leadership to ensure exceptional quality and service, fitting for those passionate about the culinary arts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Chef-led culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive pastry experience, including 2+ years in a sous-chef or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead teams and meet tight production timelines.
• ServSafe Manager certification and knowledge of food-allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry and bakery operations, develop products, and supervise daily production.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and profitability of all products.
• Hire, train, and mentor pastry cooks and bakers.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Precision

Job description

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Joe’s Produce & Gourmet Market is Metro Detroit’s destination for premium produce, meats, seafood, and specialty foods. We pride ourselves on fresh ingredients, chef-driven offerings, and attentive customer service.

Role Snapshot – Executive Pastry Sous Chef

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead our pastry and bakery operations—developing products that wow guests, supervising daily production, and mentoring a talented pastry team. Your craftsmanship and leadership will ensure that every tart, cake, and viennoiserie meets Joe’s uncompromising standards for quality, consistency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Production

• Partner with the Executive Pastry Chef on seasonal pastry menus, specialty items, and large-format desserts.
• Create detailed prep schedules and station assignments to meet daily and catering demands.
• Execute advanced techniques—laminated doughs, mousse entremets, chocolate tempering, sugar décor—in both retail and wholesale volumes.
  
  

Quality & Consistency

• Enforce recipe accuracy, portion control, and presentation guidelines.
• Conduct daily tastings and visual inspections to guarantee texture, flavor, and appearance are flawless.
  
  

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Champion ServSafe and HACCP protocols; maintain strict allergen-control procedures.
• Oversee receiving, storage, labeling, and rotation of all pastry ingredients.
  
  

Team Development

• Hire, train, and coach pastry cooks and bakers; lead skill-building workshops on new techniques.
• Foster a collaborative, meticulous, and positive kitchen culture.
  
  

Financial Stewardship

• Monitor ingredient and labor costs; implement waste-reduction and yield-optimization practices.
• Assist with inventory counts, vendor negotiations, and purchase orders.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with savory kitchen, butchery, and front-of-house teams to fulfill special orders and catering events.
• Anticipate guest preferences and market trends (e.g., gluten-free, plant-based, regional flavors) to drive incremental sales.
  
  

What You Bring

• 5+ years progressive pastry experience, including 2+ years in a sous-chef or supervisory role.
• Expertise in traditional and contemporary pastry, viennoiserie, bread, chocolate, and sugar artistry.
• Proven ability to lead teams, meet tight production timelines, and control costs.
• ServSafe Manager (or equivalent) certification and deep knowledge of food-allergen management.
• Creativity, precision, and a passion for continuous improvement.
  
  

Why Joe’s

• Competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
• A chef-led culture that champions innovation, craftsmanship, and professional growth.
• Access to exceptional local produce and specialty ingredients to fuel your pastry vision.
  
  

Our Commitment to DEI

Joe’s Produce & Gourmet Market fosters a workplace where every individual—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability—is respected, heard, and empowered to succeed.

EEO Statement

Joe’s Produce & Gourmet Market is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Ready to elevate Metro Detroit’s sweetest kitchen? Apply today and bring your pastry leadership to Joe’s.

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services and Restaurants

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