(Urgent Search) Pastry Chef Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Summary We’re seeking a skilled Pastry Chef who ispassionate about scratch-made baked goods, excited to takeownership of a growing menu, and eager to help scale our caféconcept beyond a single location. This is a hands-on role perfectfor someone who thrives in both creative development andoperational execution. You’ll work closely with ownership andkitchen leadership to create standout pastries and baked items thatalign with our brand, train future staff, and help build thesystems and recipes needed for a successful multi-location rollout.

Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership & Product Execution

• Execute and evolve a consistent menu of high-quality pastries, fromlaminated doughs and scones to cookies and other baked goods.
• Lead the daily preparation, baking, and finishing of allitems—ensuring excellence in both taste and appearance.
• Manageproduction schedules and preparation lists with efficiency andattention to detail.
• Champion high standards in food safety,cleanliness, and kitchen organization. Standardization & ExpansionSupport
• Collaborate with ownership to create standardized recipesand prep guides for future Sage locations.
• Train and mentorfuture bakers or kitchen staff in Sage’s baking methods andculture.
• Help evaluate and implement tools or equipment tosupport scaled production as needed.
• Maintain ingredient sourcingrelationships that align with our brand values and product quality.

Inventory, Compliance & Communication

• Label, date, store, androtate ingredients and products following FIFO and food safetyguidelines.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies as needed, andcommunicate inventory needs proactively.
• Support broader caféoperations with flexibility and teamwork—jumping in where needed tocontribute to a seamless guest experience. What We’re Looking For

• Experience:

  2-4 years of professional baking or pastry experiencepreferred. Café, hotel, or scratch bakery background a plus.

• Skills:

  Strong understanding of baking techniques, dough handling,finishing work, and kitchen organization.

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Mindset:

Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building something fromthe ground up.

• Collaboration:

  A team player who thrives in asupportive, evolving environment and is excited to grow with us.

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Flexibility:

Willingness to work early mornings and weekends asneeded in a café setting. Why Join Sage This is more than a pastryjob—it’s an opportunity to shape the heart of a growing brand. AtSage, every recipe tells a story and every team member contributesto something larger. We value creativity, hustle, and community—andwe’re just getting started. If you’re ready to bring your talent toa team that’s building something meaningful from the ground up,we’d love to meet you.