Head Pastry Chef: High-Volume Bakery Leadership

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plans

Professional growth

Job summary

UCLA Dining Services is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all bakery operations, schedule production, and drive menu development in a high-volume bakery. You will supervise staff, coordinate training, and ensure top-quality bakery items are delivered to campus dining locations.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards, control costs, and foster a collaborative team culture while maintaining excellent relations with guests and internal customers.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience in a culinary leadership position.
• 3 years experience leading a culinary operation with at least 3 revenue centers.
• Ability to read, understand, speak and write English sufficiently to fulfill all responsibilities.
• Skill in organizing and monitoring assignments to complete work under changing priorities.
• Management and supervision of multi-functional staff including training and development.
• Experience leading a high-volume bakery production team and menu execution.
• Knowledge of bakery inventory, recipes, menus and production methods.
• Working knowledge of food safety rules and procedures.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Windows and production management software; budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to develop menus and write recipes for high-volume bakery items.
• Mediation skills to resolve conflicts among staff.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to off/on-campus locations.
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong guest and team member communications in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide team leadership for all bakery production and scheduling.
• Supervise bakery staff, coordinate production and training.
• Ensure quality bakery products for UCLA Dining Services.
• Maintain positive relations with team members and customers.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Bakery production

Team supervision

English proficiency

Budget management

Menu development

Food safety

Training staff

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Professional certification

Valid driver's license

ServSafe certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Food production software

Inventory systems

Job description

UCLA Dining Services is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all bakery operations, schedule production, and drive menu development in a high-volume bakery. You will supervise staff, coordinate training, and ensure top-quality bakery items are delivered to campus dining locations.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards, control costs, and foster a collaborative team culture while maintaining excellent relations with guests and internal customers.