Pastry Chef
Core
Manage bakery and pastry production, create menus, control costs, and source ingredients for SpaceX's in-house café and catering.
Role type
Culinary management (pastry chef)
Builds
In-house café products, catering for company events, and curated goods for employees
Domain
Food & Beverage / Hospitality
Required skills
Culinary management, menu planning, cost control, inventory management, food safety compliance, staff leadership, sourcing local/organic ingredients
Preferred skills
Culinary arts degree, high-volume production experience, catering experience, innovative menu creation, ability to work under pressure
Technologies
Bakery equipment, food production systems
Responsibilities
Manage cost controls and expenditures for bakery production; Create pricing schedules for bakery needs; Source high-quality, sustainable ingredients; Plan and create seasonal menus; Purchase and manage inventory; Enforce food quality standards; Hold staff meetings for food safety and innovations; Ensure kitchen safety; Meet production schedules for in-house products and events; Build structure for in-house catering and special events support
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with management responsibilities