Biscuit Maker

Landed; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuit Belly in Richmond, VA is seeking a Biscuit Maker who can produce scratch-made biscuits with precision and pride. You will follow exact recipes, maintain high sanitation, and support a collaborative kitchen team with warmth and reliability.

Responsibilities span biscuit production, quality and flavor, kitchen support, and food safety, all while embodying genuine authenticity, bold flavor, and relentless hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Strong understanding of baking fundamentals (mixing, portioning, timing).
• Good verbal, listening, and reading skills.
• Ability to take direction from leadership and peers.

Responsibilities

• Biscuit Production — Prepare dough from scratch, portion, roll, cut, and bake biscuits with consistency and pride.
• Quality & Flavor — Deliver biscuits with big flavor, height, and bold presentation; ensure consistency across batches.
• Kitchen Support — Keep biscuit station stocked, organized, and ready for peak service; communicate timing needs.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness — Maintain high sanitation; follow local food safety guidelines; keep station clean.
• Culture & Values — Show up authentically; bring energy, positivity, and relentless hospitality.

Job description

Biscuit Maker – Biscuit Belly

The Biscuit Maker is the guardian of Biscuit Belly’s most iconic product — the damn good biscuit. This role requires precision, pride, and a deep connection to our core values: Genuine Authenticity, Deliciously Bold, and Relentless Hospitality. Every batch sets the tone for the entire restaurant. When the biscuits are right, everything else can shine.

Role Overview

The Biscuit Maker prepares, mixes, portions, and bakes our scratch‑made biscuits according to Biscuit Belly’s recipes and standards. They work with consistency, care, and confidence — ensuring every biscuit is tall, fluffy, golden, and unmistakably Biscuit Belly. This role demands strong attention to detail, a love for craft, and a commitment to supporting the kitchen team with warmth and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Biscuit Production — Genuine Authenticity

• Prepare biscuit dough from scratch following exact recipes and techniques
• Portion, roll, cut, and bake biscuits with consistency and pride
• Maintain the integrity of our product — no shortcuts, no compromises
• Ensure every biscuit looks and tastes like the real Biscuit Belly standard

Quality & Flavor — Deliciously Bold

• Produce biscuits that deliver big flavor, big height, and bold presentation
• Maintain consistency across every batch — texture, color, rise, and flavor
• Take pride in creating biscuits that are “Instagram‑ready” the moment they hit the plate
• Bring energy, confidence, and personality to the craft

Kitchen Support — Relentless Hospitality

• Keep the biscuit station stocked, organized, and ready for peak service
• Communicate clearly with Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, and leadership about timing and needs
• Support teammates proactively — jump in wherever needed
• Help create a calm, joyful, and collaborative kitchen environment

Food Safety & Cleanliness — Genuine Authenticity

• Maintain high sanitation standards at all times
• Follow all local food safety guidelines and internal procedures
• Keep the biscuit station clean, organized, and free of cross‑contamination risks
• Complete dishwashing and cleaning tasks as assigned

Culture & Values — All Three, Every Shift

• Show up as your real self and contribute to a warm, human kitchen culture
• Take pride in doing things the right way, even when no one is watching
• Bring bold energy, humor, and positivity to the team
• Demonstrate relentless hospitality by setting the line up for success

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Core Behaviors

• Calm, constructive, and positive under pressure
• Honest, dependable, and committed to quality
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Takes initiative and stays one step ahead
• Punctual and reliable

Technical Skills

• Ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately
• Strong understanding of baking fundamentals (mixing, portioning, timing)
• Good verbal, listening, and reading skills
• Ability to take direction from leadership and peers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the entire shift
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and arms for mixing, rolling, and baking
• Clear hearing, vision, and communication abilities
• Comfortable working in hot and cold environments
• Maintains excellent personal hygiene

Work Environment

• Fast‑paced kitchen with constant movement and teamwork
• Exposure to heat from ovens and cold from walk‑ins
• Occasional outdoor exposure when assisting with deliveries
• Must be willing to support other BOH roles as needed