The Hellas Bakery Pastry Manager is a skilled culinary professional responsible for producing high-quality pastries, baked goods, and desserts in a high-volume wholesale bakery setting. This role involves hands-on work including baking from scratch, decorating, and assembling a variety of products such as cakes, pastries, breads, and specialty desserts.
The Pastry Manager will assist with maintaining food and labor budgets within their department. This position requires a level head, strong organizational skills, and able to handle high volume production. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pastry department, the Pastry Chef will work closely with production management to ensure production goals are met, inventory is well-managed, and product quality remains consistent across all lines. They will contribute to recipe development, maintain high presentation standards, and uphold food safety and sanitation practices.
Who We Are:
Hellas Bakery & Pita is a family-owned and operated landmark located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Florida. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly served authentic Greek pastries, breads, and meals to locals and visitors alike. Our team is passionate about hospitality, tradition, and delivering top-quality food and service. At Hellas, we foster a warm, team-oriented environment where both our guests and employees feel like family.
What You Will Do:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and actively participate in daily pastry production including baking, assembling, and decorating a wide variety of products (cakes, pastries, breads, and desserts).
- Supervise and mentor the pastry team, ensuring efficient operation, quality control, and adherence to recipes and standards.
- Manage production and inventory of ingredients to ensure consistency, proper storage, and minimal waste.
- Produce baked goods from scratch using commercial-scale methods while following established recipes and Hellas standards.
- Plan, develop, and test new recipes to expand and innovate our product offerings.
- Source high-quality ingredients and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistency and quality.
- Ensure all products meet company standards for taste, quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Enforce adherence to all safety, sanitation, and Hellas guidelines, as well as internal processes and departmental procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning work environment, including oversight of equipment condition and cleanliness.
- Collaborate with the Production Manager to meet production targets, manage workflows, and align with business needs.
- Monitor food and labor costs, manage inventory efficiently, and implement waste-reduction strategies.
- Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to pastry team members, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
- Work with Production Management to ensure daily production goals are met.
- Stay current with industry trends, seasonal ingredients, and innovative techniques to continually enhance product offerings.
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
- Hold all staff accountable for behaviors and performance.
- All other duties assigned.
Key Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively interact with team members across all departments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all production aspects, cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen processes.
- At least 3 years' experience in a Pastry Chef, or similar role, or a 2-year culinary degree.
- Ability to accurately follow recipes and maintain consistency in execution.
- Advanced knowledge of professional baking and decorating skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Have a Working Manager mindset and ability.
- Team-oriented mindset, able to work collaboratively with the Production managers and supervisors.
- Ability to thrive and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible Availability: Including weekends and holidays based on business needs.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Jolt, HotSchedules, Traceability Programs, and other Production Management platforms.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Must be able to stand and remain active for extended periods (8+ hours) in a fast-paced production environment.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to have a delicate hand and capable decorating skills
- Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, and reach repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations between hot production areas and cooler storage areas.
- Must have the ability to maintain awareness and focus in a meticulous, detail, fast-paced environment.
- Visual requirements include close, peripheral, and focused vision.
The Benefits of working at Hellas include:
- Pay is salary based on previous experience.
- Health insurance with a large employer contribution (FT).
- Company Sponsored 401(k)!
- Vision, dental, life, Short Term and Long-Term disability and accident insurance also available.
- Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT).
- Health reward program included with the medical.
- Financial Fitness program to help you stay on top of your financial goals.
- Employee Assistance program to help with work and life issues.
- Growth Opportunities for those who want to further their career.
- Great staff!
EEO & ADA Compliance:
Hellas Bakery & Pita is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), we provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. To request accommodation, contact Human Resources at (727) 934-8400 or [email protected].
E-Verify Notice:
Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is a participant in the E-Verify Program. As required by law, we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed. All duties listed are essential and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
