Head Pastry Chef (Overnight)

POSITION: Head Pastry Chef (Overnight)

DEPARTMENT: Retail Operations

LOCATION: Kneads Bakeshop

Salary: 80k-90k

From humble beginnings one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. Kneads combines H&Ss history with the new age of artisan craft creating a one-of-a-kind brand and experience giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it touch it and taste it to have a full sensory experience. As soon as you walk through the doors were dedicated to you and your Kneads whether thats a coffee to go or meeting with colleagues we are here to provide a space of comfort a space that can unleash your creativity and a space where Baltimore becomes a family.

Job Summary:

The Head Pastry Chef is responsible for leading the pastry program and maintaining the quality consistency and presentation of all pastry items produced by the bakery. This role provides direction for the pastry team supports product development and works closely with bakery leadership to maintain high standards that reflect the bakerys artisan approach. The Head Pastry Chef helps guide the pastry team while supporting an organized and efficient production environment.

Lead the pastry program including viennoiserie desserts and specialty pastry items.

Develop and refine recipes while maintaining consistent product quality and presentation.

Introduce seasonal pastry items that align with the bakerys concept and standards.

Guide and support pastry team members including pastry chefs pastry cooks and assistants.

Assist with hiring training and mentoring pastry staff.

Maintain a professional and collaborative work environment.

Coordinate pastry production to support daily bakery operations and special orders.

Monitor product quality and presentation during production.

Monitor ingredient usage and communicate ordering needs with leadership.

Support efforts to minimize waste and maintain efficient ingredient usage.

Follow health department regulations and food safety standards.

Maintain a clean and organized pastry production environment.

Strong knowledge of pastry techniques including laminated doughs desserts and viennoiserie.

Experience with recipe development and seasonal pastry offerings.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work early morning evening weekend or holiday shifts as required.

At the H&S Family of Bakeries we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benets packages including medical/dental/vision short term disability retirement savings paid time off exible spending accounts employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political afliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classication. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classied. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Required Experience:

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