Corporate Pastry Chef – Mexican Pastries

Corporate Pastry Chef – Mexican Pastries Orange County CA
Salary: $90000 – $130000

Incredibly rare opportunity for a Mexican pastry and dessert specialist! This is a new creative role to innovate for a longstanding brand that is restructuring and elevating offerings. A strong knowledge of and experience with Mexican pastry is required, including but not limited to: cake, pan dulce, gelatins, flan, and more. While primarily focused on R&D, this role is also involved in overall oversight of the pastry program and collaborates closely with other departments like training to ensure the recipes can be executed at a high level.

Amazing opportunity to work for a growing brand that empowers their employees.

Corporate Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• Create and innovate new recipes, seasonal specials, menus and programs for pastry team
• Effectively communicate and build relationships across corporate and field leadership
• Develop and collaborate on training materials and SOPS – including but not limited to providing instruction for other pastry team members at both leadership level and hourly, that may include hands-on demonstration
• Actively stay abreast of market trends, guest feedback, and industry offerings
• Work with marketing to implement new ideas, offerings, and corresponding milestone calendars for upcoming launches
• Direct and advise on all aspects of pastry and bakery programs, including but not limited to execution, safety & sanitation, equipment recommendations, and future hiring needs
• Oversee sales and profits for pastry program as while to ensure it aligns with business goals (menu pricing, item costing, etc)

Corporate Pastry Chef Qualifications:

• Mexican pastry and baking experience required, including knowledge of regional foods of Mexico
• Spanish speaking ideal, but not required
• Past production and/or commissary experience preferred
• 3 years experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or Head Baker with multifaceted programs – OR 1 year prior experience as a Corporate Pastry Chef or Director of Bakery Operations
• Solid leadership acumen and ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including ability to speak to individuals at different corporate and field levels
• High attention to detail, organization, and able to prioritize different projects

Compensation includes:

• Base salary in the $90-130k range
• Medical benefits
• PTO
• 401k

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