Executive Pastry Chef | Dallas | 60K - 65K #DG10 - Superior Talent Source

Description

Elevate the Sweet Side of Dining - Executive Pastry Chef Needed

Do you wake up thinking in puff pastry and perfect mousse? We're looking for an Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry kitchen for a bustling, high-volume - a place where creativity meets consistency, and where dessert isn't just the finale, it's the headline.

If you thrive on turning flour, sugar and butter into show-stopping treats that delight guests day after day, this could be your next home.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the production of all bakery and pastry goods - from breads, cakes, cookies and brownies to delicate tarts, puddings and specialty desserts.
• Create and refine scratch-made dessert recipes optimized for high-volume service while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Manage and lead the pastry team: schedule staff, supervise production, train associates, and maintain accountability for labor and food costs.
• Control inventory, order ingredients, and oversee cost of goods sold to align with budget and performance goals.
• Ensure a clean, safe, organized and efficient pastry kitchen that consistently meets food safety and company standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment where teammates are supported, developed, and held to high standards of quality and service.

Experience & Skills You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on pastry/bakery experience across all phases of baking - preferably in a high-profile restaurant, hotel, resort, or upscale market setting.
• Formal pastry training (technical school or certified apprenticeship) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and lead a team, manage labor and food costs, and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with a results-oriented mindset - you set department goals and execute them.

Creative flair:
ability to conceptualize and execute innovative dessert offerings that stand out.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with teammates and uphold a positive kitchen culture.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - you can spot issues, adjust quickly, and keep quality high.

Why This Role Is A Sweet Opportunity

Join a well-loved gourmet market & bakery brand that prides itself on chef-crafted meals, from-scratch breads and pastries, a wide collection of recipes, and a vibrant, energetic "market-meets-bistro" environment.

The bakery is at the heart of the operation - you'll be shaping the desserts that keep regulars coming back and making new fans every day.

With competitive manager-level pay, full medical/dental/vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement, paid time off, and generous staff discounts - this is a stable, rewarding career move.

Plus, you'll be part of a team that values quality, creativity, respect, and growth.