Head Pastry Chef

3 days ago

Mississauga, Canada Jakden Inc. Full time

**Location**: Mississauga, Ontario
**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Compensation**: $75,000+ annually (based on experience) + Bonus Potential + Growth Opportunity

**About the Opportunity**:
A well-known, long-standing **Italian bakery in Mississauga** is embarking on an exciting journey to expand its legacy. Known for its exceptional pastries, bespoke wedding cakes, and loyal clientele, this bakery is preparing for the next stage — with a renewed focus on **menu innovation**, **product development**, and **premium experiences**.

We are seeking a **Head Pastry Chef** who brings a blend of tradition and creativity to lead the pastry kitchen, manage a skilled team, and help shape the future of one of Mississauga’s most respected bakery brands.

**Your Role**:
As the **Head Pastry Chef**, you will take over day-to-day pastry operations while leading the evolution of the menu and kitchen processes. This is a rare chance to put your stamp on a well-established business and take it to the next level.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Culinary Leadership**
- Lead daily production of traditional Italian pastries (cannoli, sfogliatelle, biscotti, zeppole, etc.)
- Oversee and craft custom wedding and celebration cakes with a luxury finish
- Maintain the highest levels of quality, presentation, and consistency

**Team & Kitchen Management**
- Supervise and inspire a dedicated pastry team
- Train staff on classic and modern pastry techniques
- Maintain kitchen organization, scheduling, and workflow

**Menu Development & Product Innovation**
- Develop and test new menu items and seasonal collections
- Introduce gourmet packaged pastry offerings and upsell opportunities
- Collaborate with ownership on product launches and bakery experience enhancements

**Operational Excellence**
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and ingredient sourcing
- Ensure adherence to food safety standards and hygiene protocols
- Work with leadership to streamline processes and scale production when needed
- 5+ years as a Pastry Chef with hands-on Italian pastry and cake design experience
- Proven ability to lead a pastry team and deliver consistent quality at scale
- Strong background in creating custom wedding and specialty cakes
- Creative and entrepreneurial mindset with a strong eye for detail
- Passionate about evolving a traditional brand through innovation and excellence

**Why This Role Stands Out**:

- Join a highly respected bakery at a key moment of transformation
- Make a lasting impact by leading new product lines and culinary experiences
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values both heritage and growth
- Potential to grow into a senior leadership role as the bakery expands

To Apply:
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Lead/Head Pastry Chef : 5 years (required)
- Menu development: 2 years (preferred)
- Cake decorating: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-29
Expected start date: 2025-09-01

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