What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef – Growing Artisanal Bakery position at BMRS?
Los Angeles based artisan bakery is seeking a talented Pastry Chef with proven viennoiserie expertise, strong experience in top-tier pastry programs, and the ability to scale production. This role offers creative liberties in collaboration with leadership, with a focus on seasonally inspired pastries made from the finest ingredients. Flexibility to support team schedules and bakery needs (including overnight) is essential. Great opportunity to join a growing business with excellent benefits!
Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
- Create and innovate in collaboration with leadership new recipes, seasonal pastries, and programs for pastry team
- Ensure consistency and quality in the product as the pastry program scales and grows
- Actively stay abreast of market trends, guest feedback, and industry offerings
- Oversee and lead staff with care, dignity, fairness, respect, and recognition developing the team to grow to their highest potential
- Cost management of ingredients, labor, supplies and equipment as needed
- Administrative duties: scheduling, ordering, inventory
- Maintain a sanitary kitchen and ensure established food safety guidelines are followed
Pastry Chef Preferred Requirements:
- 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or 1 year as an Executive Pastry Chef
- Proven experience working as a pastry chef in high-volume acclaimed restaurants and/or ingredient-driven pastry production
- Experience operating a sheeter, mixer, proofer and industrial baking ovens in addition to all bakery equipment
- Time management skills to create production schedules and an efficient pastry program producing orders on time and avoiding waste
- Strives for perfection and has genuine passion for high-quality ingredients
- Leadership skills to manage the pastry program, including hiring, training, and motivating the team
- Flexible schedule: early mornings, days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation includes:
- Base salary range: $90k-120k
- Medical benefits
- PTO Plan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000