Executive Pastry Chef

Recruiting Partner: Andrew Busby

Indianapolis, Indiana | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $65,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 162514

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Bring joy to life’s most memorable moments in an environment where elegance meets excellence. We’re seeking a visionary, hands-on, and passionate Executive Pastry Chef to lead our pastry department. If you thrive on team mentorship, culinary innovation, and operational excellence, we’d love to meet you.

Executive Pastry Chef – Benefits and Compensation

·      Base salary + bonus eligibility

·      Health, dental, and vision insurance

·      Life, STD/LTD, and hospital indemnity insurance

·      401(k) plan after 1 year

·      Paid time off, flex days, sick days, and bereavement leave

·      Manager meals, employee dining discounts, and retail/dessert perks

·      Beautiful, inspiring work environment with a supportive, high-performance team

·      Career growth and development opportunities with a growing brand

Executive Pastry Chef – Requirements & Qualifications

·      Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience

·      2 years as an Executive Chef in a fine dining establishment

·      Culinary degree or related education preferred

·      Proven ability to lead a team through coaching, training, and personal development

·      Expertise in pastry production, recipe development, and product presentation

·      Strong business acumen with experience managing food and labor costs

·      Able to work a 45+ hour work week with availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

·      ServSafe certified and proficient in food and alcohol safety

Executive Pastry Chef – Preferred Background & Skills

·      Culinary degree or related education preferred

·      Demonstrated ability to maintain high culinary standards while mentoring Sous Chefs and team members

·      Strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style and an ownership mentality

·      Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships

·      Strong attention to detail with a passion for creative, visually inspiring pastry presentation

Ready to lead unforgettable experiences in a role that rewards creativity, initiative, and connection? Apply now to make your mark.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 162514

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Andrew Busby

Senior Recruiting Partner

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