Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef The Porch Garden Café & Espresso Bar · Lynchburg, Virginia · Reports To: Head Chef and Owner / Founder Works With: Head Chef, Sous Chef, Prep Cook Key Days: Saturday and Sunday Compensation: Competitive salary + shift meal + full team tip pool participation Who We Are The Porch is a garden café and espresso bar in Lynchburg, Virginia. We focus on beautiful food, honest sourcing, and genuine community. Our space is a living garden with a menu built around organic, single-origin, and sustainably sourced ingredients. We compost food waste and connect everything. The Role The Pastry Chef at The Porch is responsible for the pastry program, creating assortments within defined categories and showcasing creativity. Pastry Program Categories: Scones Cookies Cakes Gluten-Free Baking Required proficiency in gluten-free baking to cater to guests with dietary needs. What You Will Do Develop and produce morning pastries and baked goods Ensure pastry case is stocked and visually appealing Rotate offerings seasonally Qualifications Required 2-4 years of pastry experience Proficiency in pastry program categories Skilled in gluten-free baking Strongly Preferred Formal pastry training Experience in retail pastry Knowledge of allergen management Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Full team tip pool participation Shift meals How to Apply A genuine letter about your pastry philosophy Your résumé Your specialty in pastry program categories Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We hire based on character, craft, and values. We look forward to baking with you. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $35,000 - $50,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No