Baker Lead, Reserve Kitchen — Lead Craft Pastries

Starbucks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Tuition coverage via Starbucks College

Job summary

Starbucks Reserve Kitchen in New York is seeking a baker lead to supervise the baking team and manage production for pastries, breads, and confections in a fast-paced Reserve Kitchen environment.

You will oversee daily production, ensure recipe accuracy, and maintain strict quality and sanitation standards while coordinating with the culinary team. This role requires 3+ years of baking and 1+ year of supervision, with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years baking and pastry in a professional kitchen.
• 1+ year supervising a team of 5+ employees in a commercial setting.
• Current Health Code Certification (per State and Local DOH requirements).
• Current ServSafe Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise bakery staff and kitchen team in the absence of the management team, providing on-the-job training, coaching, and support as needed.
• Assist the Production Manager with hiring and onboarding activities, as requested.
• Review daily production schedules to determine required variety and quantity of baked goods; assemble necessary supplies and equipment.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of bakery items according to established recipes, including scaling ingredients using gram/kilogram measurements and standard units.
• Ensures the team meets its’ commitment to track and log production and HACCP logs.
• Report defective equipment to manager to ensure timely reporting to Facilities Manager.
• Portion, shape, proof, and bake dough, monitoring product quality throughout the process and adjusting as needed.
• Receive and manage ingredients and supplies; report defective or inadequate inventory and equipment to the Chef.
• Support with weekly inventory counts and recording of daily production
• Performs other duties as assigned by their leader in support of the kitchen

Skills

Baking & pastry expertise

Team supervision

Quality control

Food safety awareness

Inventory management

Data entry & basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Health Code Certification (State/Local DOH)

ServSafe Certification

Tools

HACCP documentation

Basic kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Starbucks Reserve Kitchen in New York is seeking a baker lead to supervise the baking team and manage production for pastries, breads, and confections in a fast-paced Reserve Kitchen environment.

You will oversee daily production, ensure recipe accuracy, and maintain strict quality and sanitation standards while coordinating with the culinary team. This role requires 3+ years of baking and 1+ year of supervision, with relevant certifications.