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A leading Charlotte-based restaurant group is seeking an accomplished Executive Pastry Chef to oversee pastry, dessert, and bread production across multiple high-volume, scratch-kitchen concepts. This is a hands-on leadership role for a professional who thrives in structure, takes pride in excellence, and can balance creativity with precision in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
Executive Pastry Chef – Benefits and Compensation:
- Strong attainable bonus
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- PTO
- Full-time, five-day work week (schedule varies based on business needs; typical hours 6:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Executive Pastry Chef – Requirements & Must Haves:
- Proven experience leading pastry or bakery operations in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment
- Hands-on expertise in pastry, dessert, and bread production at scale
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, capable of overseeing a broad operation spanning multiple locations
- Experience managing commissary or large-scale production strongly preferred
- Excellent understanding of recipe development, consistency, and quality control
- Highly detail-focused and systems-oriented, maintaining strict standards for execution and presentation
- Availability for early-morning production hours and flexibility based on business needs
Executive Pastry Chef – Preferred Background & Skills:
- Italian-inspired pastry or bread program experience
- Background in multi-unit or multi-concept restaurant groups
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to scale production while preserving quality
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work closely with chefs, culinary directors, and company leadership
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: 166965
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Mike Ferrara