Pastry Team Lead- Custom Cakes

Susiecakes; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free non-slip shoes

Birthday month PTO

Company holidays off

Vacation

401k

FSA

Pet rescue reimbursement

Pet insurance

Flexible return to work schedule

Job summary

SusieCakes in Manhattan Beach is seeking a Pastry Team Lead for Custom Cakes to oversee daily production of specialty cakes, decorating, and guest orders.

The role requires at least two years of pastry experience, ability to manage a kitchen team, and commitment to SusieCakes quality and food safety standards. This full-time on-site position includes growth opportunities and a dynamic bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of pastry/culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate bakery equipment.
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products.
• Assign daily production and ensure completion.
• Maintain food safety standards and inventory levels.
• Assist in guest orders and train culinary team members.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment and tools.
• Ensure order accuracy and product quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Baking

Food safety

Culinary experience

Education

Culinary degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bakery equipment knowledge

Job description

Pastry Team Lead- Custom Cakes SusieCakes

Address 3500 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, US

Compensation $22.00 - $23.00/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Description

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the "hospitality gene." They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year's Day)
• Vacation, 401k, FSA
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave

Prepare all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests' request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Ensure daily production is completed and product inventory levels are met. Perform duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead team to mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable)
• Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards
• Assist in checking in/processing of guest order as needed to support daily and future business
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of orders and product quality standards, i.e. taste and esthetic
• Monitor and maintain product inventory levels minimizing waste and/or overproduction
• Perform opening and closing shifts as scheduled
• Perform dishwasher duties as needed
• Assist and train culinary team members as directed by General Manager
• Assist guest service team with guests as needed

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrates a commitment to driving sales
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and personal integrity with guests, products, and all team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment
• Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house)
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
• Must have reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION:

• Culinary degree preferred
• High school diploma or GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English for safety purposes

OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed