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Executive Pastry Chef $75k-$90k Jobs in Brewster, NY at Confidential
Executive Pastry Chef / Head of Cake Production
Luxury High-End Pâtisserie | Not for Beginners but for Sous Chef that ready for next challenge.
Overview
A luxury, high-end cake and pâtisserie brand with a strong national reputation and rapidly growing e-commerce presence is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef / Head of Cake Production to lead our pastry operations. We welcome Strong sous chef to apply as well.
We specialize in refined mousse cakes, petite gâteaux, and modern pâtisserie, blending East–West flavor profileswith precision and elegance. After five years of consistent growth, we are looking for a seasoned pastry leader who takes deep pride in craftsmanship, understands scale without compromising quality, and is seeking a long-term partnership.
This is a selective senior role intended for professionals with proven experience in luxury pastry environments.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
- Minimum 5 years executive-level experience in high-end pastry or cake production
- Not suitable for beginners or junior chefs
- Mastery of spray techniques (velvet/suede finishes)
- Mastery of glaze techniques (mirror, neutral, fruit-based, chocolate)
- Strong chocolate work skills (tempering, decoration, finishing)
- Extensive experience with mousse cakes, entremets, and petite gâteaux
- Proven ability to implement standards, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain consistency at scale
- Comfortable conducting food tastings as part of the interview process
Who You Are
- Detail-obsessed, refined, and proud of your work
- Creative but disciplined—you understand luxury is about restraint and consistency
- Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and hands-on
- Clear communicator and strong team leader
- Comfortable leading a primarily Spanish-speaking team (Spanish strongly preferred)
- Looking for a long-term leadership role, not a stepping stone
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily luxury cake and pastry production to exacting standards
- Maintain and elevate recipes, SOPs, and presentation benchmarks
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to texture, structure, glaze, spray, and chocolate work
- Drive R&D and innovation while preserving brand identity
- Train, mentor, and hold the team to high professional standards
- Collaborate closely with ownership on quality, growth, and scalability
- Ensure immaculate food safety, cleanliness, and organization
Schedule & Benefits
- Morning-focused schedule
- Performance-based bonus program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Established team and systems already in place
- Opportunity to grow with a prestige-driven, expanding brand
What We Value
We value craftsmanship, pride, and consistency.
Luxury is earned through discipline, repetition, and care—every single day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Title: Executive Pastry Chef $75k-$90k
Company: Confidential
Location: Brewster, NY
