Executive Pastry Chef for Baking Commissary Job at Alon's Bakery & Market, Atlanta, GA

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  • Alon's Bakery & Market
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Executive Pastry Chef leads the commissary bakery operation, overseeing all aspects of pastry and baked goods production for wholesale, retail, and/or hospitality outlets. This role ensures the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency while managing a team of pastry chefs, bakers, and support staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Quality Control

  • Oversee daily production of all baked goods, pastries, and desserts to meet commissary needs.
  • Develop, test, and standardize recipes ensuring consistency, quality, and cost control.
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures, including taste, texture, portioning, and presentation.
  • Ensure proper storage and labeling of all products following food safety guidelines.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead Department Heads and oversee all commissary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and creativity.
  • Schedule and delegate tasks to ensure deadlines and production goals are met.

Sanitation, Plant Cleanliness, and Good Manufacturing Practices

  • 5+ years in a food manufacturing or baking production role (at least 2 years in management)
  • Deep understanding of baking processes, ingredients, and production scheduling
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other relevant food safety standards
  • Tech-savvy mindset—familiarity with manufacturing software

Menu Development

  • Innovate seasonal and specialty items in line with brand identity
  • Work with marketing or sales departments to create promotional offerings or custom products.

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Enforce all sanitation, safety, and HACCP guidelines throughout the commissary.
  • Ensure compliance with local health regulations and company standards.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5–7 years of professional baking/pastry experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or executive role.
  • Experience in a high-volume commissary, production bakery, or hotel setting strongly preferred.
  • Degree or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts from an accredited institution (preferred).
  • Deep knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques, bread baking, and large-scale production.

  • Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive salary

  • Comprehensive benefits (medical and dental)

  • A collaborative, people-first culture

  • Opportunity to shape and scale a high-growth bakery operation

Ready to rise with us? 🍩 Apply today and bring your passion for baking to the big leagues.

📧 Send your resume to lmarshall@Alons.com

🌐 Learn more about us at Alons.com

Job Tags

Holiday work, Seasonal work, Local area, Weekend work, Early shift,

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