Café Pastry Baker

Star Cinema Grill & Culinary Khancepts

Café Pastry Baker

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Employee discounts

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Why work for Culinary Khancepts?

    At Culinary Khancepts, we are driven by a commitment to delivering unforgettable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality, top-quality food and beverages, and impeccable presentation. We foster a fun, dynamic, and positive work environment where both our team members and guests can thrive. As we continue to innovate and elevate the culinary and beverage scene, we offer our employees the opportunity to grow alongside a company that values creativity, excellence, and forward-thinking hospitality.

    Position Overview Epicure Cafe is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Cafe Baker to join our team and help bring a sense of warmth, tradition, and craftsmanship to our daily offerings. Our concept is rooted in time-honored, family-inspired recipes, elevated through thoughtful execution and modern presentation.

    This role is ideal for a baker who values both precision and creativity, someone who can execute classic baked goods with consistency while also contributing to visually compelling, custom-designed cookies and seasonal pastry features.

    You’ll play a key role in shaping the guest experience through products that feel both nostalgic and refined.

    Key Responsibilities:

    · Execute a daily bake program including breads, cakes, pies, pastries, and cookies using established recipes and standards

    · Maintain consistency in product quality, flavor, texture, and presentation across all baked goods

    · Produce and decorate custom cookies and specialty items with a high level of detail, utilizing piping, icing, and design techniques

    · Contribute creative input for seasonal features, themed products, and visual displays that align with the Epicure brand

    · Collaborate with ownership/leadership to thoughtfully adapt traditional recipes when appropriate (e.g., dietary alternatives, production efficiency)

    · Manage daily production timelines to ensure all items are prepared fresh and available for service

    · Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and maintain proper product rotation and storage standards

    · Uphold a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in accordance with all health regulations

    · Occasionally engage with guests, sharing product knowledge and reinforcing the story behind key menu items

    Qualifications:

    · Minimum 2+ years of professional baking or pastry experience in a café, bakery, or restaurant environment

    · Demonstrated proficiency in cookie decorating, piping, icing, and fine detail work

    · Strong understanding of foundational baking techniques and production workflows

    · Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency at scale

    · High attention to detail in both execution and presentation

    · Comfortable working independently in early-morning production environments

    · Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish

    · Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute within a small, team-oriented kitchen

    Preferred (Not Required)

    Experience working with or adapting traditional or heirloom-style recipes

    A portfolio or examples of custom cookie or pastry design work

    Experience with seasonal menu development or retail bakery merchandising

    Exposure to alternative baking (gluten-free, vegan, etc.)

    Culinary or pastry training (formal or equivalent hands-on experience)

    What We Value

    Craftsmanship over shortcuts

    Consistency over convenience

    Creativity with intention

    Pride in the details guests can taste and see

    Compensation

    · Competitive hourly rate based on experience

    Benefits/Perks

    Morning Schedule (No late nights)

    Flexible Schedules

    Growth Opportunities

    Pharmacy & Restaurant Discounts

    Available discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of personal purchases such as entertainment, gym memberships, electronics and travel.

    Free movies at Star Cinema Grill

    Potential for Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

    401K Retirement Savings Program

    Employee Referral Program