Executive Baker / Pastry Chef

Back to All Jobs Executive Baker / Pastry Chef Bauer Consulting Group, Inc. (The Bakery Recruiter) - New York, NY, United States Tagged: HALAL, USDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, PASTRIES, PASTRY CHEF, ITALIAN BREAD, BRC, EUROPEAN, ITALIAN PASTRY, FDA, FSMA, BAKERY, ITALIAN, KOSHER, EXECUTIVE CHEF, AIB Position: Executive Baker / Pastry Chef Location: Garfield, New Jersey area The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible the Day-to-Day Bakery Operations: Controlling Food Quality Ingredients Ordering & Inventory Planning Bakery Production Product & Menu Planning Food Safety Standards Managing the BOH kitchen staff Qualifications Candidate MUST BE formally trained in Italian pastry Arts Minimum of 5 years of contemporary Italian Pastry experience (at least 3 years in a Leadership role) Strong organizational, leadership, and mentoring skills with emotional intelligence and maturity. Supervises mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking and placement of Italian pastries. Knowledge of SQF, BRC, AIB, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, FDA, and USDA regulations. Bilingual (English / Italian) is a plus Main Responsibilities Overseas daily Bakery operations, ensuring compliance with recipes, presentation, and quality standards. Develops new and exciting items for Seasonal menus and Special Events. Maintains inventory, cost targets, and purchasing for ingredients and equipment. Monitor and Control all Food and Labor costs to ensure Profit Margin Lead, Recruit, Hire, Train, On-Board, and Mentor Sous Chefs and Bakers Ensures all Baked items are prepared with precision, elegance, and consistency. Maintains strict adherence to Food Safety, Sanitation, and Hygiene standards. Compensation Salary Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 Job # 487 #J-18808-Ljbffr