Pastry Production Lead – Obrador / Takeaway Concept

We are looking for a Pastry / Production Lead to manage daily preparation in our obrador for a takeaway coffee and handheld food concept in central Barcelona.

This is not a restaurant kitchen. The focus is on:

• High-quality pastry preparation
• Assembly of handheld bakery sandwiches
• Batch production
• Efficient prep workflow

Responsibilities:

• Daily pastry and baked goods production
• Preparation of fillings and proteins for handheld items
• Managing ingredient stock and ordering
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
• Working closely with the founders to develop new products
• Minimizing food waste and controlling production levels

Profile:

• Experience in bakery, pastry, or café production
• Comfortable working independently in a small team
• Organized and clean
• Experience with ovens and batch production
• Spanish required, English a plus

This role is key in building the food identity of the brand.

We are looking for a production-oriented pastry professional who is comfortable working in an obrador environment focused on batch preparation and takeaway products.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in pastry, bakery, or café production
• Is comfortable working independently and managing daily prep tasks
• Has experience with ovens, dough handling, and basic pastry techniques
• Understands food safety and hygiene standards
• Is organized and efficient in managing prep and stock
• Can follow recipes and maintain consistency
• Has a practical mindset and can minimize food waste

Experience in takeaway concepts, bakery production kitchens, or specialty food environments is highly valued.