Executive Pastry Chef

Sumter, South Carolina | Relocation Assistance Available

We are seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef in Sumter, SC to oversee pastry and dessert production for a well established hospitality group while also providing strategic direction for a retail bakery operation, ensuring consistent execution, elevated guest experience, and strong operational performance across all concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Employee discounts
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pastry and dessert production across bakery operations
• Establish and maintain standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Oversee retail bakery counter service experience and execution standards
• Develop seasonal menus, signature items, and new product offerings
• Train, mentor, and develop pastry and bakery team members
• Manage production planning, inventory, and ingredient sourcing
• Monitor food cost, labor efficiency, and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives and product strategy

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of pastry or scratch baking leadership experience
• Strong background in scratch production within bakery, restaurant, hotel, resort, or multi-concept environments
• Proven ability to lead both production teams and guest-facing operations
• Strong technical pastry and baking expertise
• Experience with production planning, inventory, and cost control
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role spanning both retail bakery and production for growing hospitality group
• Direct influence on recipe development and product innovation
• Opportunity to build and elevate a growing pastry program
• Collaborative environment with engaged ownership
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

If you are a driven pastry professional who thrives at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and operational excellence, we’d love to connect!