Executive Pastry Chef

Job overview

The Executive Pastry Chef role is onsite in Washington, DC. The listed annual pay range is $140,000–$160,000, and the posting notes bonus eligibility. The role supports Occasions Caterers’ production of catered experiences and dessert items for select locations.

What you'll do

• Create and produce baked goods, pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts
• participate in seasonal menu planning
• oversee pastry production
• manage inventory and par levels
• communicate purchasing needs
• follow recipes and company specifications
• maintain food quality and cost standards
• follow safety, sanitation, HACCP, and FDA requirements
• and support team training and collaboration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive pastry chef

washington dc

catering

pastry production

desserts

seasonal menus

large-scale baking

food safety

haccp

bonus eligible

$140,000–$160,000/year

occasions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time benefits also include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

The posting calls for large-scale pastry production experience and availability for early mornings and late nights; work may include a restaurant and the Mazzone Hospitality commissary as needed and seasonally.

About the employer

Occasions is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Support Services. Sector: 56.