Pastry Lead: Craft Desserts & Lead a High-Volume Kitchen

Starbucks Corp.; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Stock program

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. seeks a Pastry Lead for our Reserve Kitchen to oversee the production of pastries, cakes, tarts and other desserts in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

You will supervise a pastry team, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure quality and sanitation compliance, and support the Production Manager with hiring and training as needed. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years baking and pastry in a professional kitchen.
• 1+ year experience supervising a team of 5+ employees.
• Current Health Code Certification.
• Current ServSafe Certification (preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a wide variety of pastries and desserts according to recipes.
• Supervises the pastry team in production and timely completion of orders.
• Manages inventory, weekly counts, and production scheduling.
• Ensures quality and sanitation compliance (HACCP logs).
• Assists Production Manager with hiring and training.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry / Baking

Team Leadership

Quality & sanitation

Inventory Management

Health & Safety Certifications

Job description

Starbucks Corp. seeks a Pastry Lead for our Reserve Kitchen to oversee the production of pastries, cakes, tarts and other desserts in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

You will supervise a pastry team, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure quality and sanitation compliance, and support the Production Manager with hiring and training as needed. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs.