Executive Pastry Chef

Compensation & Benefits: *

Total Compensation: $85,000–$115,000+ DOE, including performance-based bonuses.* Performance-based bonus opportunities* Health, dental, and vision insurance* Paid vacation and sick time* Employee discounts* Professional development opportunities* Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the growth of one of Southern California's leading French bakery brands What You'll Do* Lead all pastry and bakery production from our commissary facility* Recruit, train, mentor, and develop pastry chefs, bakers, decorators, and production staff.* Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.* Create new pastries, desserts, viennoiserie, and seasonal offerings* Maintain exceptional quality and consistency across all locations* Manage food costs, labor costs, and production efficiencies.* Collaborate with purchasing teams on ingredient sourcing and vendor relationships.* Monitor inventory levels and minimize waste.* Ensure food safety and operational excellence* Partner closely with ownership and operations leadership on growth initiatives.* Support new store openings and commissary expansion projects.* Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.

What We're Looking For: * 7+ years of professional pastry experience* Leadership experience managing production teams* Strong expertise in French pastry, viennoiserie, desserts, and artisan baking* Experience in high-volume production environments* Passion for quality, innovation, and team development Why Join Parfait Paris? You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a growing French bakery brand, lead a talented team, influence product development, and build systems that support continued expansion while preserving the craftsmanship and quality that define Parfait Paris. To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and leadership philosophy.