Bakery Sous Chef - Épicerie Boulud - Commissary

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dinex Group LLC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef Baker to join our Commissary Production Kitchen in New York. You will support the Chef Baker, oversee daily bakery operations, and ensure consistent product quality in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, a strong background in artisan and fine-dining bakery production, and the ability to take on leadership in the Chef Baker's absence while maintaining high standards and efficient production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Baker experience in high-volume or fine-dining settings.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bread production and fermentation methods (sourdough, natural).
• Expertise in fine-dining bread production and quality standards.
• Experience with lamination techniques (croissant, viennoiserie).
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to lead bakery operations in absence of Chef Baker while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations and lead in Chef Baker's absence.
• Manage mise en place, dough prep, fermentation, and production schedules.
• Maintain high standards of fine-dining bread quality and presentation.
• Train and supervise bakery staff for efficient workflow.
• Coordinate production priorities with other culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOH food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor ingredient usage, storage procedures, and waste.
• Keep the work environment organized, clean, and efficient.

Skills

Bakery production

Leadership

Lamination techniques

Fermentation methods

Fine-dining bread

Quality standards

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef Baker to join our Commissary Production Kitchen team. This role is responsible for supporting the Chef Baker in overseeing daily bakery operations, ensuring consistent product quality, and maintaining efficient production in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong professional background in artisan and fine-dining bakery production, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to assume leadership responsibilities in the Chef Baker's absence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Baker in overseeing daily bakery operations and assume leadership responsibilities in their absence.
• Oversee bakery mise en place, dough preparation, fermentation processes, and production schedules to ensure timely and consistent output.
• Ensure high standards of fine-dining bread production, product quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, train, and supervise bakery staff, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate effectively with other culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, including applicable NYC Department of Health regulations.
• Monitor ingredient usage, product quality, and proper storage procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work environment.

Competencies & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional Baker experience, preferably in a high-volume production kitchen, fine-dining restaurant, or artisan bakery.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bread production and various fermentation methods and techniques, including sourdough and natural fermentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in fine-dining bread production and quality standards.
• Experience with different lamination techniques, including croissant and viennoiserie production.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to lead bakery operations in the Chef Baker's absence and produce high volumes of work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender (including sexual harassment), marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef Baker to join our Commissary Production Kitchen team. This role is responsible for supporting the Chef Baker in overseeing daily bakery operations, ensuring consistent product quality, and maintaining efficient production in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong professional background in artisan and fine-dining bakery production, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to assume leadership responsibilities in the Chef Baker's absence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef Baker in overseeing daily bakery operations and assume leadership responsibilities in their absence.
• Oversee bakery mise en place, dough preparation, fermentation processes, and production schedules to ensure timely and consistent output.
• Ensure high standards of fine-dining bread production, product quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, train, and supervise bakery staff, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate effectively with other culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, including applicable NYC Department of Health regulations.
• Monitor ingredient usage, product quality, and proper storage procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work environment.

Competencies & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional Baker experience, preferably in a high-volume production kitchen, fine-dining restaurant, or artisan bakery.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bread production and various fermentation methods and techniques, including sourdough and natural fermentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in fine-dining bread production and quality standards.
• Experience with different lamination techniques, including croissant and viennoiserie production.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to lead bakery operations in the Chef Baker's absence and produce high volumes of work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender (including sexual harassment), marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

More detail about Épicerie Boulud - Commissary part of The Dinex Group, the Restaurant Group of Chef Daniel Boulud, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/61527-%C3%89picerie-Boulud---Commissary