Senior Pastry Chef — High-Volume, Creative Leadership

Chef by Design Catering; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee meals

Job summary

Chef by Design Catering in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team and drive the pastry program across our growing hospitality group.

This full-time, hands-on role requires 5+ years of bakery experience, the ability to lead a team through high-volume production, and a commitment to quality as volume increases. PTO, health insurance, and 401(k) with employer match are benefits after eligibility.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of professional pastry experience.
• Leadership and team guidance in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to scale pastries and breads for high-volume production.
• Culinary or pastry degree a plus; experience matters most.

Responsibilities

• Execute an established pastry program across events and venues.
• Produce pastries and breads at scale while maintaining consistency.
• Lead and motivate the pastry team through busy production schedules.
• Communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and own your work.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Bread baking

High-volume production

Leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary or pastry degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

Chef by Design Catering in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team and drive the pastry program across our growing hospitality group.

This full-time, hands-on role requires 5+ years of bakery experience, the ability to lead a team through high-volume production, and a commitment to quality as volume increases. PTO, health insurance, and 401(k) with employer match are benefits after eligibility.