Poppy’s is a multifaceted hospitality brand with a mission to create simple, seasonal, beautiful + approachable food. Using the highest quality ingredients + professional service standards, Poppy’s has grown to include two community-focused cafe + market locations, a full-service + drop-off catering company + an intimate event venue. We value creativity, collaboration + work-life balance.

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Poppy's is looking for a full time Pastry Chef that and AM and weekend availability. 

Key Responsibilities:
Execution + R&D:

• Learn and master our current rolodex of Poppy’s classic pastries
• Develop seasonal pastry recipes, ensuring they align with food costs, efficiency, and aesthetic standards.
• Create weekend and holiday and event specials while staying informed on industry trends.
• Prepare pastries for marketing materials, including photoshoots and promotional campaigns..
• Recipe database and food costing to ensure profitability.

Catering

• Act as the primary point of contact for catering and events, collaborating closely with our sales team.
• Accurately forecast and plan for large orders and catering events, ensuring seamless execution.

Kitchen & Operations Management

• Oversee daily pastry production to ensure timely execution of cafe menu items, catering, and special orders.
• Oversee quality control, ensuring all products meet Poppy’s standards before reaching customers.
• Coordinate production schedules, balancing daily prep with long-term batch planning.
• Write daily production lists. Ensure all prep tasks are completed accurately and efficiently each day.
• Work closely with cafe managers and FOH teams to ensure product flow, accurate inventory, and seamless delivery schedules.
• Maintain clear communication across all departments to align on bi-weekly drops, menu updates, and operational logistics.
• Monitor Slack and email for order requests, schedule changes, and operational updates, ensuring timely responses and proactive problem-solving.
• Manage ingredients and paper good inventory.
• Manage kitchen facilities and equipment maintenance in collaboration with the facilities manager.

Team Leadership & Training

• Hire, train, and lead the pastry team, fostering a high-performance and positive work environment. Enforce standards, and manage performance, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Conduct team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and feedback.

Payroll & Scheduling

• Process payroll for the pastry team, reviewing overtime and ensuring accuracy.
• Manage weekly scheduling to balance production needs while accommodating time-off requests.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a high-volume pastry kitchen, commissary, or bakery.
• Strong background in recipe development, production scaling, and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage and train teams in a structured yet supportive environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple production schedules.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relations.
• Proficiency in digital scheduling tools, Slack, and email-based communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary $75-$85K
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days
• Comprehensive paid time off plans 
• Access to our 401k plan after 1 year + company match
• Company discounts 
• Delicious staff meals and unlimited coffee beverages

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please reach out to our team. 

While performing the duties of the job, the Pastry Chef is regularly required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. They must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.