Executive Pastry Chef, Fort Collins

Executive Pastry Chef
The Bread Chic + Rise & Vine | Fort Collins, CO
About Us
The Bread Chic is a high-volume artisan bakery specializing in long-fermented sourdough, croissants, pastries, and handmade baked goods, operating across two production facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Our sister concept, Rise & Vine, is a café and wine bar focused on elevated hospitality, artisan food, and community connection.
We produce for retail, wholesale, farmers markets, and café service, and we are passionate about quality, craftsmanship, and creating exceptional experiences through food.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Executive Pastry Chef to lead and elevate our pastry program across The Bread Chic and Rise & Vine.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on sourdough production, croissant execution, dessert development, team leadership, and maintaining exceptional quality standards in a high-volume artisan bakery environment encompassing sourdough bread, pastry, wholesale, and café service.
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with creativity, organization, and a passion for artisan baking and pastry.
Core ResponsibilitiesPastry & Croissant Leadership
Oversee croissant and laminated dough production
Maintain consistency and quality across all pastry items
Lead daily pastry execution across multiple locations
Dessert & Pastry Development
Develop seasonal pastries and desserts
Create elevated offerings for Rise & Vine
Contribute creative ideas while maintaining production efficiency
Bread & Production Collaboration
Work collaboratively with the sourdough and bread production teams
Support overall production flow between the pastry and bread departments
Maintain awareness of fermentation schedules, bake timing, and shared production systems across locations
Team Leadership
Lead and support pastry production staff
Train, mentor, and develop team members
Foster accountability, teamwork, and craftsmanship
Systems & Organization
Maintain prep lists, pars, and production systems
Help improve workflow and efficiency
Ensure organization and cleanliness throughout pastry production
Quality & Food Safety
Maintain high standards for presentation, flavor, and consistency
Enforce sanitation and food safety standards
What We're Looking For
Strong bread/sourdough, pastry, laminated dough, and artisan bakery production experience preferred
Experience in artisan bakery or high-volume pastry production
Leadership experience preferred
Creative, organized, and calm under pressure
Passion for quality ingredients and craftsmanship
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Our Values
Family
– We prioritize relationships with our team and community
Hospitality
– We treat everyone like family
Quality
– We use the best ingredients and maintain high standards
Responsibility
– We take initiative and get things done
Teamwork
– We support each other and step in when needed
Community
– We build connections through what we create
Position Details
Full-time
Weekend availability required
Competitive salary based on experience
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an evolving artisan pastry program within a rapidly growing bakery and café group.
We are building something special and are looking for leaders who want to grow with us.
To Apply
Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and pastry background.