Senior Culinary Director - Pastry Operations

The Pastry Production Leader is responsible for overseeing all pastry operations including recipe development, production planning, and team leadership.

• Lead daily pastry production for multiple locations ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Manage and develop the pastry team by recruiting, training, and mentoring staff as needed.
• Create and maintain clear kitchen systems SOPs and production schedules to optimize workflow.
• Scale recipes from small-batch to multi-unit production while maintaining artisanal standards and product consistency.
• Ensure all recipes processes and product specs are documented and followed for seamless execution.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5-7 years of professional pastry experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role. They should possess strong knowledge of Italian pastries laminated doughs custards cakes cookies and breads. Additionally, they should be able to scale recipes troubleshoot production issues and maintain consistency. A passion for quality craftsmanship and creating memorable guest experiences is also required.