Pastry Chef – Hellas Restaurant and Bakery
Local candidates are encouraged to apply! This is an on-site position in Pinellas County, FL, and ideal for individuals already located in Tarpon Springs or the surrounding area. (Pasco, Hillsborough, etc)
- Lead and participate in daily pastry production: baking, decorating, assembling, and finishing.
- Work from scratch using commercial-scale baking methods.
- Develop and test new recipes for cakes, pastries, desserts, and bread.
- Maintain high presentation standards and consistent quality across all products.
- Oversee pastry team operations: task delegation, time management, and quality control.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
- Manage inventory, reduce waste, and help control food and labor costs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with managers and other production leads.
- Provide hands-on training and mentorship to junior team members.
- Stay informed on industry trends, seasonal flavors, and baking innovations.
- Degree or certification in Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts (preferred).
- 2+ years experience in a Pastry Chef or similar leadership role.
- Advanced skills in pastry techniques, flavor pairing, and design.
- Comfortable with high-volume production environments.
- Strong attention to detail and high standards for presentation.
- Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Able to remain calm, focused, and organized under pressure.
- Must be adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented.
- Food safety certification required.
- Passionate about pastry and creative innovation.
- Calm under pressure, especially during busy production times.
- A natural leader with a team-first mindset.
- Detail-oriented but flexible when the situation calls for it.
- Committed to cleanliness, safety, and consistency.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Opportunities for growth and leadership.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Access to premium baking ingredients and equipment.
Benefits Include:
- Monday through Friday and a 1/2 day on Saturday (days only, closed on major holidays).
- Pay will be based on experience.
- Meal discount.
- Health insurance with a large employer contribution (FT).
- Vision, dental, life and accident insurance also available.
- 401K plan
- Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT).
- Health reward program included with the medical.
- Financial Fitness program to help you stay on top of your financial goals.
- Employee Assistance program to help with work and life issues.
- Great staff!
- Team oriented.
About Hellas Restaurant and Bakery:
Family owned and operated (in business 50+ years!), Hellas is a local favorite and must "go to" for tourists and locals alike! We are located right on the beautiful Sponge Docks. There are many restaurants with similar menus in the area, but people choose Hellas because of the amazing staff that we have! Come be a part of our team and make meaningful connections not only with your co-workers, but also with our guests!
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Pet insurance
JobCroissant's Take
Hellas Restaurant and Bakery’s Pastry Chef role reads like a solid fit for a pastry professional who enjoys high-volume production, creative recipe development, and team leadership. The posting emphasizes artisanal technique and working from scratch with commercial-scale methods, which signals respect for savoir-faire and quality ingredients while also demanding strong operational skills in inventory, waste reduction, and food safety.
The advantages are clear: a chance to shape product lines in a growing wholesale bakery, lead and mentor a small team, and experiment with new desserts and breads in a supportive, collaborative environment in Tarpon Springs, a location with appealing local charm. For candidates with pastry training and at least two years of leadership experience who prefer on-site, full-time work and enjoy balancing craftsmanship with efficiency, this could be a very good opportunity.
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