Executive Pastry Chef - Glen Eyrie

The Executive Pastry Chef shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities below in the spirit of The Navigators’ calling, values, and purpose: to advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all pastry and baking operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and execution across all services.
• Develop, test, and implement creative dessert menus, recipes, and seasonal offerings that align with Glen Eyrie standards.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate pastry staff, ensuring high performance, proper training, and compliance with HR requirements.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and product requisition to maintain appropriate stock levels and control costs.
• Approve employee time, create staff schedules, and manage labor to support operational efficiency.
• Oversee daily pastry production for à la carte service, banquets, and special events.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in compliance with Colorado Department of Health, Ministry standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain standardized recipes, portion controls, and cost controls to support quality and financial performance.
• Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and execution of pastry-related operations and events.
• Utilize property management and operational systems to support scheduling, reporting, and departmental functions.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinate with Sales and Planning for exceptions.
• Participate in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.
• Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.
• Approve and submit time worked on a daily basis through the Workday Time Tracking system.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators.
• 3–5+ years of progressive pastry experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience with menu development, inventory management, cost control, and team management required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal & written, to create understanding and build strong working relationships.
• Associate's degree in pastry arts or related field preferred; HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Pay

$21.50-$24.00 hourly

Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA, FSA
• Life Insurance, Disability, EAP
• 401a and 403b retirement options
• Up to 15 paid holidays per year
• Accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal)

For detailed information, visit navbenefits.org.