Marisella Pastry Supervisor

Description

Job Title: Pastry Supervisor
Department: BOH
Reports To: Pastry Chef or Executive Chef
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Work Location: On-site— Santa Barbara, CA
Salary Range: $21 - $23 per hour
Posting Date: 04/23/2025

Job Summary

The Pastry Supervisor supports the Pastry Chef by leading the daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring the preparation of high-quality baked goods and desserts. This hands-on role includes quality control and maintaining health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead pastry cooks and prep team during shifts.
• Train and mentor staff on baking techniques, recipes, and plating.
• Oversee production of desserts, breads, and specialty pastries.
• Monitor product consistency, portioning, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and minimizing food waste.
• Enforce kitchen sanitation, food safety, and allergen protocols.
• Communicate with chefs and management on menu planning and prep needs.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods in a kitchen environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to mix, whisk, knead, scoop, and decorate pastries.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and crouching to retrieve ingredients and tools.
• Ability to work in hot and humid kitchen conditions.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement 

Maple Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@maplehgroup.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Maple Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, and not on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability (mental and physical), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Pay Transparency (California SB 1162 Compliance)

This position is expected to pay within the range of $18 - $22 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This range reflects the base pay for this role and does not include other compensation or benefits.

Work Location

8301 Hollister Avenue

Santa Barbara, CA 93117

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a pastry or bakery setting, with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, flavor pairing, and dessert plating.
• Ability to read and convert recipes and manage production schedules.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary certificate or formal training in baking or pastry arts.
• Experience working with plated desserts in a fine dining environment.
• Experience with Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients a plus. 
• Knowledge of local and/or season ingredients a plus. 
• Knowledge of common allergens.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. 

Salary : $18 - $22