Head Baker/Executive Pastry Chef

Recruiting Partner: Francois de Melogue

Denver, Colorado | Food & Beverage & Lodging | | $60,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 152771

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Join a thriving artisan bakery as our Head Baker/Executive Pastry Chef!

Lead the creation of exceptional viennoiserie and pastries while shaping the future of a growing wholesale and retail operation. This is your chance to bring creativity, craftsmanship, and leadership to a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re passionate about high-quality ingredients and innovative baking, we want to hear from you!

Head Baker/Pastry Chef Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Creative freedom to develop new pastries.
  • Collaborative team in a dynamic work environment.
  • Benefits package including health, PTO, discounts, and a 5-day workweek.

Head Baker/Pastry Chef Requirements

  • Pastry Experience – 3 to 5 years in pastry, including 2+ years in a leadership role in a high-volume or wholesale bakery.
  • Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of traditional pastry techniques, especially viennoiserie
  • Leadership & Teamwork – Proven ability to lead, motivate, and guide a team to success.
  • Quality & Efficiency – Commitment to high production standards, excellent organization, and time management in a fast-paced setting.
  • Adaptability & Communication – Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate across departments, and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Head Baker/Pastry Chef Responsibilities

  • Lead Production – Oversee pastry kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality viennoiserie and baked goods meet daily production goals.
  • Innovation & Development – Create and refine seasonal and signature pastries to keep offerings fresh.
  • Team Management – Train, schedule, and evaluate pastry staff while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Quality & Compliance – Maintain strict quality control, recipe adherence, and food safety standards.
  • Inventory & Collaboration – Manage ingredients, supplier relations, and align production with business needs.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & 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.

 

JOB ID: 152771

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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.

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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.

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