Baker

Lazy Bear; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fine dining is seeking a passionate Baker to join its Michelin-starred kitchen. This role offers the opportunity to work with seasonal, high-quality ingredients while contributing to a creative and experimental culinary environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong team mentality and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant's high standards. With competitive pay and generous benefits, this position is perfect for career-minded individuals looking to grow within a tight-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Subsidized health insurance

Optional vision and dental

401(k) with employer matching

Generous time off policies

Priority reservations and employee discounts

Reimbursement for approved educational expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in restaurants or bakeries.
• References from a previous manager/chef preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intake and putting away deliveries.
• Making breads and other baked goods.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Team mentality

Dedication to cleanliness

Creativity

Education

California Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Description

Lazy Bear is currently looking for a Baker for our ever-expanding kitchen. We are a 2 Michelin Star Restaurant serving modern American cuisine, and utilizing seasonal and high quality market ingredients. We are interested in people with passion, integrity, and the desire to not only help us achieve a high level of cuisine but to also push the level of our creativity, experimentation, and standards on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Great attitudes, personal integrity, attention to detail, dedication to cleanliness, strong organization, and a team mentality
• A minimum of two years of experience in restaurants or bakeries
• Career-minded individuals that can grow with us
• California Food Handler Certification
• References from a previous manager/chef preferred

Job Duties Include but not Limited to:

• Intake and putting away deliveries
• Setting up the kitchen and its stations
• Prepping mise en place and making kits for recipes
• Making breads and potentially laminated doughs including gluten & dairy-free options
• Making other baked goods (tarts, choux pastry, etc) for savory
• Detailed prep and groundwork for larger projects
• Maintaining a clean, organized and sanitary work environment at all times
• Executing dishes for service

About Lazy Bear

Lazy Bear is a fine dining restaurant in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. Awarded two Michelin stars, we serve modern American cuisine with a pre-fixe menu of many courses. The menu changes frequently and features hyper-seasonal, high-quality local ingredients. The right candidate will be joining a tight team comprised of strong individuals performing at the highest level of San Francisco dining.

We strive to offer our guests a unique experience in our style of service and cuisine, and we are looking for focused individuals who are committed to what it takes to deliver a special experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Payment for ALL hours worked with a typical work week consisting of 50+ hours.
• Subsidized health and optional vision and dental effective first month after your hire date.
• 401(k) benefit with matching employer contributions of up to 4% of annual wages after six months.
• Generous time off policies
• Priority reservations and employee discounts toward dining.
• Reimbursement for approved work-related educational expenses.

Interested? Please respond with a brief cover letter along with your résumé to [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!