Executive Pastry Chef

Compensation: $70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience About Us The Role: Culinary Art, Food Science & Mechanics This is a dual-focus leadership role. You will own the flagship kitchen operation while driving the R&D required to transition a highly sought-after local bakery item into a scalable national product without relying on co-packers. Flavor Innovation: Create complex, over-the-top flavor profiles that disrupt a crowded market and define our brand identity. 2. High-Volume Production & Mechanical Aptitude Scale Up: Transition recipes from small-batch mixers to automated industrial encapsulation and packaging lines, creating the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that guarantee consistency at scale. The \"Mechanic\" Mindset: We need a leader who is inherently comfortable with heavy machinery. You should be the type of person who prefers to fix their own car rather than take it to the shop. If a depositor jams, a conveyor belt misaligns, or a sensor trips, you step in to troubleshoot the mechanics immediately to keep production flowing. 3. Operational Leadership Team Building: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen staff, instilling a culture of \"Audit-Ready\" cleanliness, precision, and speed. Supply Chain Command: Navigate the unique logistics of operating in Old San Juan. Secure reliable sourcing for premium ingredients and actively manage inventory to prevent island-based supply bottlenecks. Qualifications Experience: 4+ years of professional pastry experience, with a mandatory background in high-volume commercial production, manufacturing, or commissary kitchens. Technical Knowledge: Deep, practical understanding of food science (e.g., water activity, invert sugars, fat ratios) to manipulate dough behavior for longevity and shipping. Mechanical Comfort: Hands-on ability to operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot commercial food manufacturing equipment. Business Acumen: Proven track record of managing food costs, labor budgets, and vendor relationships. Language: Fluency in English is required. (Our current team is fully bilingual, so Spanish is not a requirement for this position). Why This Role? Top-Tier Compensation: We are offering a salary significantly above the local market rate because we aren't just hiring a Head Baker; we are looking for a strategic partner in our national expansion. The Challenge: You will have the rare opportunity to take an established Puerto Rican brand and scale its manufacturing in-house for the national stage. The Lifestyle: Lead a fast-paced, high-level culinary operation right in the vibrant cultural hub of Old San Juan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Drunken Cookies