Pastry Team Lead- Custom Cakes

1 week ago

San Jose, California, United States SusieCakes Full time $50,000 - $80,000 per year

At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. "Connecting through Celebration" is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests, and our community.

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the "hospitality gene." They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.

The Decorations Manager leads the culinary operation in frosting, inscribing, and decorating of delicious cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. They are charged with ensuring the highest quality baked goods are decorated in a timely manner by means of training, supporting overall safety, and developing the culinary team through the specialization of decorations management.

BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Predictable schedule - Day shifts

  • Free non-slip shoes (annually)

  • Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

  • Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year's Day)

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance

  • Vacation, 401k, FSA

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Referral Program

  • Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

  • Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave

  • Generous 50% discount to all our delicious desserts

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

  • Creates a fun, lively and celebratory environment
  • Possesses and demonstrates a "One team, One goal" philosophy
  • Works in an organized, deliberate, and fast-paced manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members in decorations skills; decoration, finishing and inscribing on a variety of products; including but not limited to cakes, cupcakes, and frosted sugar cookies
  • Assign daily decorations needs to team members and ensure their completion
  • Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate degree in Culinary, Baking or Pastry Arts preferred
  • 2 years of leadership experience in a team environment
  • Ability to work in multiple regional locations
  • Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
  • Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time

  • Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 75 pounds

  • Must be able to taste product for quality assurance i.e buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s)batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ServSafe Manager Food Handler Certification

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

  • Pastry Cook

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, California, United States ONE65 San Francisco Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year

    We are seeking Pastry Cooks to join our team You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the restaurant's brand and reputation.Responsibilities:Prepare all pastry items as required by the businessPrepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchenDemonstrating skills in baking...

  • pastry baker

    6 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Loquat Full time

    Loquat is now hiring pastry bakersIf you're interested in a full-time position (40hrs) with a new bakery/cafe in Hayes Valley-- please read on:Loquat is a new bakery opening in Hayes Valley in Spring/Summer of 2022.Our goal is to source, prepare and serve the highest quality of ingredients and pastries. While honoring and exploring jewish traditions and...

  • Seasonal Pastry Assistant

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Dandelion Chocolate Full time

    Job Title:   Seasonal Pastry AssistantHours: hours/weekSchedule: Sunday-Thursday from 8am-4:30pm, seasonal from mid-November to mid-FebruaryDepartment: KitchenLocation: On-site, 16th Street FactoryReport: Executive Sous ChefCompensation: starts at $26/hourSeasonal Pastry AssistantAbout UsDandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in San...

  • Pastry Baker at M.H. Bread

    1 week ago

    San Anselmo, California, United States M.H and Butter Full time $45,000 - $55,000 per year

    M.H. Bread And Butter in San Anselmo, CA is looking for Pastry Baker to join our hard working team. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, passionate, creative, team oriented and reliable. This is a part-time position with the potential of becoming full-time. This position is from 6 am to 2 pm Friday to Sunday. We are also open to cross train if...

  • Cake Decorator

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, California, United States SusieCakes Full time $35,000 - $55,000 per year

    At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday...

  • Cake Decorator at SUGAR BLOSSOM BAKE SHOP

    2 weeks ago

    San Clemente, California, United States Sugar Blossom Bake Shop Full time $35,000 - $45,000 per year

    Join our 12-person strong team. Blossom Bake Shop in San Clemente, CA, is looking for an experienced part-time cake decorator. We are located at 122 S El Camino Real, in San Clemente. Our ideal candidate is punctual, reliable, fully available, takes initiative, and loves working in a creative and fast-paced atmosphere.We offer many great benefits, including...

  • Pastry Chef

    2 weeks ago

    San Diego, California, United States Little while Full time $58,720 per year

    About the RoleWe're looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to lead our pastry production team. This is a hands-on leadership role—you'll spend about 90% of your time in the kitchen, working alongside your team to produce world-class pastries, breads, and entremets.As our Pastry Chef, you'll ensure that every pastry leaving our kitchen meets the...

  • Bakery Clerk in San Jose @ Meridian Ave

    1 week ago

    San Jose, California, United States Lunardi's Market Full time $25,000 - $40,000 per year

    About UsLunardi's Markets is a local, family-owned and operated grocery store chain in the San Francisco Bay Area with decades of continuous focus on high-quality products and customer service. We are grateful to our customers as they support our mission, which allows us to care for our employees.About You (Must be 18 years of age)We are looking for warm and...

  • E-Commerce Fulfillment Associate

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Miette Cakes Full time $48,000 - $60,000 per year

    Miette is a beloved Bay Area bakery known for our signature cakes, pastries, seasonal confections. We take pride in creating beautiful treats with exceptional quality and care available both in our shops and online.We're looking for an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented E-Commerce Fulfillment Associate to help manage and fulfill our growing online mail...

  • Executive Pastry Chef

    6 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Waterbar Full time

    Executive Pastry Chef Leading the pasty department and coordinating the culinary expression with Executive Chef Josh Su. Leading the seasonal interpretations with your talent and recipes, for the entire restaurant and private dining events.Being a part of a great culinary team of chefs that are passionate about our food integrity and committment. Being a key...