Pastry Head Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all pastry and bakery operations across the company.
• Develop innovative healthy desserts, pastries, cakes, cookies, and baked goods that align with Nutreeze's nutrition-focused concept.
• Create recipes using healthier alternatives, including natural sweeteners, high-protein ingredients, whole grains, and reduced-calorie options.
• Ensure consistent product quality, presentation, and taste standards.
• Oversee pastry production planning, scheduling, and workflow efficiency.
• Manage food costs, recipe costing, inventory, and wastage control.
• Train, coach, and develop pastry team members to maintain high performance and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Product Development teams on new product launches and seasonal promotions.
• Monitor market trends and introduce innovative products that support Nutreeze's growth strategy.

Key Competencies

• Minimum 7 years of pastry experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or Head Pastry Chef role.
• Strong expertise in healthy baking, dessert innovation, and modern pastry techniques.
• Experience with sugar-free, high-protein, gluten-free, keto-friendly, or low-calorie products is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a pastry team.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and production planning.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts certification is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to join immediately?

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person