Corporate / Head Pastry Chef | Artisan Bakery Concept | New York, NY
One Haus Recruiting, New York, NY, United States
Corporate / Head Pastry Chef
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Corporate / Head Pastry Chef to lead production and innovation for a high-volume, quality-driven bakery program based in a centralized commissary environment.
This role oversees daily pastry production while driving menu development across a diverse portfolio including laminated doughs, breads, and desserts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a passion for high-quality ingredients, and the ability to balance large-scale production with refined execution.
What you bring to the table:
Advanced expertise in laminated doughs and viennoiserie, including croissants and related pastry programs
Strong background in breads and baked goods such as challah, babka, and baguettes
Experience producing a wide range of pastries and desserts including cookies and cakes
Ability to oversee high-volume production while maintaining consistency and quality
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing pastry teams in a production environment
Passion for sourcing and working with high-quality, seasonal ingredients
Ability to balance production efficiency with creativity and product innovation
Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost controls
Why you'll love working here:
Opportunity to lead a high-volume, quality-focused pastry program
Creative input on seasonal menu development and new product innovation
Access to high-quality ingredients and a team committed to craft and execution
Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, PTO, commuter benefits, wellness program, and FSA program
Required Work Experience:
Proven experience in a senior pastry leadership role within a bakery, restaurant group, or commissary environment
Strong technical background in laminated doughs, bread production, and pastry fundamentals
Experience managing high-volume production with a focus on consistency and efficiency
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop pastry teams
Preferred Work Experience:
Experience in multi-unit or centralized production environments
Background working with seasonal menu development and product innovation
Personal Qualities:
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and consistency
Creative and forward-thinking with a passion for pastry innovation
Strong leader and mentor with a team-first mindset
Organized, adaptable, and operationally disciplined
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Corporate / Head Pastry Chef to lead production and innovation for a high-volume, quality-driven bakery program based in a centralized commissary environment.
This role oversees daily pastry production while driving menu development across a diverse portfolio including laminated doughs, breads, and desserts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a passion for high-quality ingredients, and the ability to balance large-scale production with refined execution.
What you bring to the table:
Advanced expertise in laminated doughs and viennoiserie, including croissants and related pastry programs
Strong background in breads and baked goods such as challah, babka, and baguettes
Experience producing a wide range of pastries and desserts including cookies and cakes
Ability to oversee high-volume production while maintaining consistency and quality
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing pastry teams in a production environment
Passion for sourcing and working with high-quality, seasonal ingredients
Ability to balance production efficiency with creativity and product innovation
Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost controls
Why you'll love working here:
Opportunity to lead a high-volume, quality-focused pastry program
Creative input on seasonal menu development and new product innovation
Access to high-quality ingredients and a team committed to craft and execution
Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, PTO, commuter benefits, wellness program, and FSA program
Required Work Experience:
Proven experience in a senior pastry leadership role within a bakery, restaurant group, or commissary environment
Strong technical background in laminated doughs, bread production, and pastry fundamentals
Experience managing high-volume production with a focus on consistency and efficiency
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop pastry teams
Preferred Work Experience:
Experience in multi-unit or centralized production environments
Background working with seasonal menu development and product innovation
Personal Qualities:
Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and consistency
Creative and forward-thinking with a passion for pastry innovation
Strong leader and mentor with a team-first mindset
Organized, adaptable, and operationally disciplined