Head Pastry Chef – Baker

Job overview

The Head Pastry Chef – Baker role is onsite in Bristol, VT. Total compensation is $58,000–$70,000 annually, described as hourly wages plus tips. The role leads an established bakery program that has served the community for nearly five decades. The position oversees daily baking production, develops seasonal pastry offerings, and coordinates with savory cooks and front-of-house staff. It contributes to a varied pastry case, thoughtful production planning, and reduced food waste while managing an Assistant Baker.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily production of biscuits and 14–18 additional baked goods
• bake gluten-free bread monthly for kitchen use
• test and develop pastry-case products
• coordinate with savory cooks
• align production with seasonal ingredients and themes
• oversee incoming deliveries and communicate daily offerings to front-of-house staff
• manage one Assistant Baker.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head pastry chef

baker

gecko hospitality

bristol vt

bakery leadership

pastry production

seasonal ingredients

gluten-free bread

$58k–$70k/year

tips

staff meals

employee discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Two weeks of paid time off, increasing to three weeks after two years
• employee CSA, staff meals, employee discount, and seasonal bonus.

Why this role

Two weeks of paid time off, increasing to three weeks after two years; employee CSA, staff meals, employee discount, and seasonal bonus.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Retail Bakeries. Sector: 31.