Job Description

Assistant Pastry Chef

Company : Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery

Location : Tempe, AZ

Are you a passionate and experienced pastry professional ready to take the next step in your career? Honeymoon Sweets European Bakery is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to join our team!

We are a locally loved bakery specializing in high-quality European-style desserts, wedding cakes, and specialty baked goods. Serving top resorts, caterers, and restaurants in the Valley, we are committed to delivering excellence—both in our products and in our workplace.

If you’re ready to lead a small, talented team and take on responsibilities that go beyond baking, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As our Assistant Pastry Chef, you’ll be the right hand to the executive chef and a key player in our daily operations. Your role will include:

• Managing and Delegating Production Tasks : Lead and oversee a small team to ensure smooth and efficient production.
• Quality Control : Maintain high standards by reviewing and approving products before they’re packaged or served.
• Inventory Management : Monitor ingredient levels, place product orders with vendors, and minimize waste to keep the kitchen running seamlessly.
• Skills Development : Mentor and train team members, helping them refine their techniques and grow as pastry professionals.
• Menu Development : Collaborate on the creation of new bakery items for both wholesale and retail customers.
• Delivery Coordination : Ensure that delivery drivers are organized, on time, and equipped with accurate orders.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who:

• Has 2+ years of baking/dessert pastry experience , with prior leadership experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen preferred.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high production volume environment.
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Has a creative flair for desserts and an understanding of baking techniques.
• Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills ( bilingual is a huge plus ).
• Is proactive and enthusiastic about mentoring others and driving improvement.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds and work on their feet for extended periods.

Why Join Us?

At Honeymoon Sweets, we believe in fostering a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Opportunities for Growth : Build your career and expand your leadership skills. Potential for new opportunities with near future growth plans.
• Creativity Encouraged : Collaborate with our team to design new products and put your mark on our menu.
• Employee Perks : Enjoy discounts on our delicious baked goods and desserts.
• Flexible Hour Requirements: We are open to creative scheduling. We are seeking full time employee, but are open to 4 - 10 hour shifts and potentially no Saturdays.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, we’d love to meet you! Send your resume and a short introduction to tim@honeymoonsweets.com. Let us know why you’d be the perfect fit for Honeymoon Sweets!

We look forward to welcoming a new leader to our bakery family!

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Saturday,

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