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Executive Pastry Chef Job Description
Confectionary & Company – Sumter, SC
Position Summary
Confectionary & Company is seeking an experienced, creative, and motivated Executive Pastry Chef to lead our bakery and dessert production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining a fully stocked bakery case daily, producing desserts for Quixote Hospitality restaurant concepts, creating custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts for catered events and weddings, and leading kitchen staff through training, organization, and execution.
The ideal candidate is passionate about pastry arts, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has strong leadership and production management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Bakery & Dessert Production
- Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, desserts, and specialty confections
- Maintain a fresh, visually appealing, and fully stocked bakery case throughout daily operations
- Develop seasonal desserts and rotating bakery offerings
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all baked goods
Restaurant Dessert Program
- Produce and supply desserts for Quixote Hospitality restaurant locations
- Coordinate production schedules to meet restaurant and catering demands
- Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development and dessert features
- Maintain efficient inventory and prep systems for high-volume dessert production
Wedding Cakes & Special Events
- Design, bake, decorate, and execute custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts
- Meet with clients as needed to discuss cake designs, tastings, and event expectations
- Ensure wedding and event desserts are completed on time and delivered to specification
- Create high-quality finishes and artistic presentations for upscale events
Leadership & Kitchen Management
- Lead, train, and mentor bakery and pastry staff
- Manage daily kitchen workflow, prep lists, and production timelines
- Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Assist with ordering ingredients, inventory management, and cost control
- Monitor product quality and maintain operational standards
Qualifications
- 3 years of pastry or bakery leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, cake decorating, and dessert production
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work early mornings and weekends
- Passion for creativity, hospitality, and guest experience
Preferred Skills
- Advanced cake decorating and piping techniques
- Experience in high-volume bakery or restaurant production
- Menu development and seasonal feature creation
- Experience training and developing kitchen staff
- Strong attention to detail and presentation
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000