Lead Pastry Chef: Scratch Bakery & Seasonal Desserts

HOUSEpitality Family; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Meal benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HOUSEpitality Family is seeking a Pastry Chef for Can Can Brasserie in Richmond, VA. This full-time leadership role oversees our bakery and pastry operations, driving product quality, cost controls, and staff development within a busy, iconic restaurant.

Early mornings are expected, with opportunities to shape seasonal menus and dessert offerings. You will lead a team, manage labor and ingredients, and uphold our standards of craft and hospitality, while contributing to the growth of our pastry

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional pastry or bakery experience with leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of artisan breads, croissants, laminated doughs, pastries, and desserts at volume.
• Strong baking fundamentals and scratch production knowledge.
• Experience managing food cost, labor, ordering, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bakery and pastry production from breads to desserts.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety and sanitation laws.
• Represent the company professionally in communication and appearance.
• Maintain pastry department COGs and labor goals consistently.
• Oversee inventory control, ordering, and FIFO practices.
• Hire, train, certify, and review pastry staff, including Pastry Sous Chef.
• Develop recipes, production schedules, and prep lists.
• Supervise production and presentation to meet quality standards.
• Lead seasonal menu development and product innovation.
• Mentor and develop the pastry team and foster a strong culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational excellence

Food cost management

Job description

HOUSEpitality Family is seeking a Pastry Chef for Can Can Brasserie in Richmond, VA. This full-time leadership role oversees our bakery and pastry operations, driving product quality, cost controls, and staff development within a busy, iconic restaurant.

Early mornings are expected, with opportunities to shape seasonal menus and dessert offerings. You will lead a team, manage labor and ingredients, and uphold our standards of craft and hospitality, while contributing to the growth of our pastry