Head Cake Designer: High-Volume & Event Cakes

Lancaster Cupcake; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Cupcake is seeking a Lead Decorator to drive the visual perfection of our mini cupcakes and naked layer cakes. You will lead a decorating team, balancing high-volume output with artisanal quality for daily retail and large events.

You should bring 2–4 years of decorating experience in a fast-paced bakery, strong buttercream handling and signature piping techniques, and proven leadership and teamwork abilities to inspire the decorating squad to exceed standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional decorating experience in a high-volume bakery
• Mastery of buttercream handling and piping techniques
• Experience with naked/semi-naked cake finishes
• Ability to lead and train decorating staff
• Strong teamwork and communication with baking and front-of-house teams

Responsibilities

• Drive daily production of baked goods with emphasis on thousands of mini cupcakes and naked layer cakes
• Lead decoration of seasonal specials, custom designs, and large events
• Supervise and mentor decorating team to meet speed and quality benchmarks
• Maintain inventory of decorating supplies and ensure sanitary workstation
• Manage decorating schedule to balance retail and wholesale/event orders

Job description

Lancaster Cupcake is seeking a Lead Decorator to drive the visual perfection of our mini cupcakes and naked layer cakes. You will lead a decorating team, balancing high-volume output with artisanal quality for daily retail and large events.

You should bring 2–4 years of decorating experience in a fast-paced bakery, strong buttercream handling and signature piping techniques, and proven leadership and teamwork abilities to inspire the decorating squad to exceed standards.