Pastry Operations Lead - Chef-Driven Bakery & Growth

Olive and Finch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Olive & Finch Collective in Denver seeks a Pastry Manager to lead all bakery operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. This exempt role reports to the General Manager and focuses on inventory control, vendor relations, and staff development to uphold our chef-driven standards.

The Pastry Manager will guide training, maintain cost insights, and collaborate with FOH leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences across the restaurant and bakeshop.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive pastry leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage costs, control inventory, and build vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in hiring, training, and managing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bakery and pastry operations to recipe and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen per health regulations.
• Manage bakery/pastry staff and training.
• Develop prep lists and workflow for daily service.
• Oversee vendor relations: ordering, receiving, partnerships.
• Monitor inventory and labor costs to meet budget targets.
• Implement systems for consistency and cost control.
• Coordinate with FOH leadership for smooth service.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Assist in menu execution and seasonal kitchen improvements.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Cost control

Vendor relations

Staff development

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Olive & Finch Collective in Denver seeks a Pastry Manager to lead all bakery operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. This exempt role reports to the General Manager and focuses on inventory control, vendor relations, and staff development to uphold our chef-driven standards.

The Pastry Manager will guide training, maintain cost insights, and collaborate with FOH leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences across the restaurant and bakeshop.