Executive Pastry Chef in Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina Relocation Assistance Available

We are seeking an experienced Executive Pastry Chef in Sumter, SC to oversee pastry and dessert production for a well established hospitality group while also providing strategic direction for a retail bakery operation, ensuring consistent execution, elevated guest experience, and strong operational performance across all concepts.

• Base salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Employee discounts
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pastry and dessert production across bakery operations
• Establish and maintain standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Oversee retail bakery counter service experience and execution standards
• Develop seasonal menus, signature items, and new product offerings
• Train, mentor, and develop pastry and bakery team members
• Manage production planning, inventory, and ingredient sourcing
• Monitor food cost, labor efficiency, and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives and product strategy

• 5+ years of pastry or scratch baking leadership experience
• Strong background in scratch production within bakery, restaurant, hotel, resort, or multi-concept environments
• Proven ability to lead both production teams and guest-facing operations
• Strong technical pastry and baking expertise
• Experience with production planning, inventory, and cost control
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Leadership role spanning both retail bakery and production for growing hospitality group
• Direct influence on recipe development and product innovation
• Opportunity to build and elevate a growing pastry program
• Collaborative environment with engaged ownership
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

If you are a driven pastry professional who thrives at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and operational excellence, wed love to connect!