Baker Team Leader: Inspire, Lead & Bake Excellence

Levain Bakery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Reimbursement Account

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Bike-Share Reimbursement

14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave

1 Week Paid Time Off

401K with 3.5% Company Match

Job summary

Levain Bakery in Chicago, IL is seeking a Baker Team Leader to oversee shifts, supervise staff, and maintain high quality baked goods. You will ensure adherence to recipes, lead morning and evening shifts, and coach team members to sustain Levain’s standards.

The role requires baking expertise, supervisory experience, flexibility to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation includes base pay and a quarterly bonus potential, plus healthcare reimbursements and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of baking experience, with at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred (depending on location).
• Open availability: mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have valid DOH Certification & additional regional required food handlers’ certifications.
• Read and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead with curiosity and compassion by showing care for co-workers and build meaningful connections.
• Set the tone for each shift with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Supervise team members and support them when challenges arise, fostering a respectful, goal-oriented culture.
• Provide feedback and coaching to identify areas of improvement.
• Continuously participate and collaborate to improve product knowledge and baking skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levain Bakery in Chicago, IL is seeking a Baker Team Leader to oversee shifts, supervise staff, and maintain high quality baked goods. You will ensure adherence to recipes, lead morning and evening shifts, and coach team members to sustain Levain’s standards.

The role requires baking expertise, supervisory experience, flexibility to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation includes base pay and a quarterly bonus potential, plus healthcare reimbursements and benefits.