Head of Pastry Production

About the role

Crustique is seeking a hands‑on leader to head its pastry production division. You will be responsible for driving consistency, efficiency and innovation across large‑scale bakery operations while supporting the company’s rapid growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire pastry production department.
• Ensure product consistency, quality and compliance with food‑safety standards.
• Develop and improve recipes, processes and production systems.
• Create new pastry and dessert products aligned with market trends.
• Optimize production planning, efficiency and cost control.
• Oversee inventory, waste control and production forecasting.
• Train, mentor and develop the pastry production team.
• Collaborate with senior management on product strategy and business growth.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high‑volume pastry and dessert production.
• Proven leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Experience in product development and recipe standardisation.
• Strong understanding of production planning, food safety and quality control systems.
• Ability to balance creativity with operational efficiency.
• Experience supplying restaurants, cafés or hospitality businesses is a plus.

Required skills

• Product development
• Recipe standardisation
• Production planning
• Food safety compliance
• Quality control systems