Pastry/Bread Chef Job at Gjusta Bakery, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Gjusta Bakery
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Pastry-Bread Chef

Location:   Venice, CA
Type:   Full-Time, Weekends, and Holidays as Needed
Salary Range: 75 ,000.00 – 85,000.00 per year (DOE)

Position Summary

At Gjusta, we craft honest food with purpose and precision—celebrating the beauty of simplicity and seasonal ingredients. As part of the Gjelina Group, our approach is rooted in sustainability, transparency, and a deep respect for both ingredients and community.

We are seeking a Pastry & Bread Chef to lead our pastry production program across Gjusta and other Gjelina Group concepts. This role requires a creative, detail-oriented leader with a passion for scratch baking, seasonal menu development, and team mentorship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead daily pastry and bread production, including artisan loaves, and desserts

  • Develop and test seasonal recipes and innovative menu items

  • Train, coach, and supervise a team of pastry cooks and bakers

  • Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all pastry and bread items

  • Collaborate with culinary leadership on production scheduling and kitchen coordination

  • Manage ingredient sourcing, inventory, food costing, and waste reduction

  • Maintain recipe documentation and par levels using FlexiBake software

  • Oversee kitchen administrative duties including ordering, payroll input, and labor tracking

  • Uphold kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and operational efficiency standards

Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of professional pastry and bread experience, including leadership roles

  • Proficiency in laminated doughs, fermented breads, and pastry fundamentals

  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

  • Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices

  • Experience managing high-volume production in a fast-paced kitchen environment

  • Working knowledge of bakery software (FlexiBake preferred)

  • Flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

  • Spanish (Preferred)
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to purposeful inclusion and creating a work environment where all team members feel affirmed, safe, and valued. We celebrate diversity in all its forms — race, gender identity, age, background, ability, and beyond.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Early shift,

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