Baker / Pastry Chef - Connecticut
The Chef Agency
On-site
Westport, Connecticut, United States
24th December, 2025
Location: Westport, CT
Salary: $70,000 to $100,000 (Depending on experience)
Benefits: M/D/V, PTO
New bakery/café concept seeks a Baker/Pastry Chef to lead daily production of Israeli & Middle Eastern pastries.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Proven baker/pastry chef experience with strong laminated dough production
- Familiarity with Israeli/Middle Eastern pastries preferred (burekas/borek, malawach, yeasted flatbreads)
- Comfortable producing both savory and sweet items in a high-quality, production-focused environment
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and excited to help build an opening team with systems and standards
Responsibilities:
- Produce laminated doughs and execute daily production of savory and sweet baked goods to spec
- Manage fermentation, lamination, proofing, and baking while maintaining consistency and quality
- Prepare fillings/components featuring Israeli & Middle Eastern flavors and support seasonal menu items
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety while following recipes and production schedules