Pastry Chef

Pinkbox Doughnuts•Paradise, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Chef will oversee all donut development, production, and quality standards for a nationwide donut company headquartered in Las Vegas. This position is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring product consistency across all locations, and managing large-scale production at the commissary, existing shops, and new stores opening in multiple states. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and creative professional with a strong foundation in scratch donut making—including dough production, fillings, glazes, and icings—along with proven leadership in a high-volume commercial or retail baking environment. This role requires a balance of hands-on expertise, creativity, and operational discipline.

Requirements

Degree or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, or Pastry preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or Head Baker in a commercial donut operation or large-scale bakery environment.
Advanced technical skills in donut production, recipe development, and ingredient formulation.
Proven ability to scale recipes and maintain quality across multiple locations.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
Highly creative, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Create, test, and refine new donut recipes that align with the company’s brand identity and seasonal promotions.
Develop innovative flavors, fillings, glazes, and decorations that appeal to a broad national market.
Partner with marketing and operations to plan and execute new product launches and limited-time offerings.
Stay current on national and international donut trends to keep the brand exciting and competitive.
Oversee commissary and in-store donut production to ensure consistent quality, texture, and presentation across all locations.
Establish and enforce standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for mixing, proofing, frying, filling, glazing, decorating, and storing all donut products.
Work closely with suppliers to source premium ingredients and maintain reliable supply chain standards.
Conduct regular audits and taste tests across stores to maintain product integrity and brand excellence.
Train and mentor commissary and production staff on proper donut-making techniques, dough handling, and recipe adherence.
Collaborate with general managers and regional leads to ensure operational consistency company-wide.
Develop training materials and oversee the rollout of new product procedures to all markets.
Partner with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to efficiently scale recipes for national distribution.
Coordinate with equipment vendors to ensure all donut-making machinery is used and maintained properly.
Track and manage food cost, yield, and waste, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.