Lead Pastry Chef — Early Shifts, Creative Pastry Leader

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Denver, CO is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef who is passionate about food quality, customer service, and community. You will lead a pastry team and oversee a diverse menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest ingredients.

The role requires early shifts, leadership experience, and a strong focus on food safety, inventory, and operations to ensure top-quality products for our guests.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of large-scale baking/pastry experience
• Leadership experience in a retail or food capacity
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal food handler & sanitation standards
• Experience with inventory/ordering
• Formal culinary education is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic pastry team and menu with more than 40 items
• Ensure high quality, consistency, and presentation of pastries
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and compliance with food safety standards

Skills

Morning/daytime availability

Leadership experience

Food safety / compliance

Baking and pastry

Inventory management

Education

Culinary education (bonus)

Job description

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in Denver, CO is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef who is passionate about food quality, customer service, and community. You will lead a pastry team and oversee a diverse menu of more than 40 pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest ingredients.

The role requires early shifts, leadership experience, and a strong focus on food safety, inventory, and operations to ensure top-quality products for our guests.