Job Description

Job Overview

If you are a talented

Pastry Manager

with strong cake decorating skills combined with organization, leadership, and a passion for quality and consistency, we'd love to hear from you.

Dessert First is known for its desserts, cakes, and brunch and continues to grow as a

full-service restaurant

.

The Role

The Pastry Manager is responsible for

leading the pastry and baking operations

, with a strong focus on

cake production and decorating

, while maintaining systems, standards, and efficiency across the pastry kitchen. This is a

hands-on leadership role

working closely with the Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all

pastry and cake production

, including decorating and finishing Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and execution of all desserts and cakes Implement and maintain

pastry systems, recipes, and production schedules

Train, coach, and motivate pastry staff Maintain a

clean, tidy, and well-organized

pastry kitchen Responsible inventory, ordering, and waste reduction Ensure compliance with

food safety and health standards

Collaborate with management on menu development and seasonal offerings

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a

Pastry Manager, Lead Baker, or Senior Pastry Chef

Strong

cake decorating and finishing skills

(essential)

Organized, detail-oriented

, and

systems-driven

Calm, solution-focused

, and able to

multitask under pressure

Excellent communication

and people skills

Passion for desserts, craftsmanship,

and hospitality

Driven, motivated, and committed to excellence

Why Dessert First

Creative, dessert-focused environment Opportunity to lead and shape pastry operations Small, collaborative team with high standards Leadership role with real impact on product quality and efficiency Closed Mondays and Tuesdays to give everyone a well-deserved break

This is a working Pastry Manager position

-- you lead by example, create beautiful cakes, and help maintain the quality Dessert First is known for.

Remuneration: Salary + Tips + Performance Bonuses + Health Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:

Baking: 5 years (required) Cake Decorating: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person