Commissary Team Leader - Larchmont

Jimmy Jazz; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Reimbursement Account

Commuter Benefits

Bike-Share Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave (14 weeks)

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

401K with company match

Job summary

Levain Bakery in Los Angeles seeks a Commissary Team Leader to supervise production, sanitation, and shipping while upholding quality and safety standards. You’ll lead a driven team, coach staff, and coordinate with bakery leaders to meet daily schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to consistent, high-quality products. This on-site position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years in food operations or production facilities, with 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Open availability: mornings, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to work 50 hours per week.
• 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.
• Inspire and supervise all commissary staff and ensure teamwork.
• Supervise production, sanitation, maintenance, and shipping to meet quality, labor, and product standards.
• Provide coaching to help team members improve and deliver feedback effectively.
• Facilitate clear verbal and written communication with team members, bakery retail leaders, and management.
• Train and develop to improve product knowledge and production skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Excel

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation + 15% bonus eligible

Competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald left their careers to open a small bread shop in New York City in 1995 — Levain Bakery.

Our Vision : To give rise to lifelong memories

Our Mission : To bring together people who treat their work and the craft of baking and all who come to visit with great care.

Every day, we strive to embody our company’s five core values:

• Welcome All - We are all in it together
• Work Hard and Be Kind - We pull our weight, we do our best, and take care of each other
• Lead with Heart - We operate with empathy and integrity
• Rise Up - We take initiative to make things better
• Savor It - We are present and find the fun!

THE ROLE: COMMISSARY TEAM LEADER

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills; team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and care: be adaptable, flexible, and patient
• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Ability to continuously motivate and inspire team membersand set a positive example for the team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment when troubleshooting issues: be consistent, patient, and even keeled
• Results-oriented approach with the ability to deliver against daily production schedules
• Detail-oriented with passion and patience for creating consistent, high-quality products
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Embody and promote the values and standards of Levain Bakery

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Supervision

• Lead with curiosity and compassion by showing care for your co-workers and build meaningful connections that broaden your perspective
• Display a strong sense of teamwork: inspire and supervise all commissary staff
• Supervise all production, sanitation, maintenance, and shipping operations to achieve quality, labor, and product standards
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to team members to help them improve
• Facilitate open, clear, and effective verbal and written communication with team members, bakery retail leaders, and management
• Continuously train, coach, and develop to improve product knowledge with your team and inspire improvement in production skills

Production & Coordination

• U nderstand the full production process and maintain a schedule that ensures high output and consistent product quality
• Supervise daily operations to ensure all SOPs are strictly followed
• Prepare and coordinate bakery deliveries, manage invoices, and maintain production spreadsheet
• Ensure the production room is properly set up each day; oversee prep activities
• Portion dough manually to ensure consistent shaping
• Implement and oversee quality control procedures that ensure product consistency
• Support accurate inventory and ensure supplies are appropriately stocked (FIFO)
• Oversee deliveries of ingredients, paper products, and chemicals

Workplace Safety & Compliance

• Directly supervise and ensure all employees adhere to all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and uniform standards
• Actively identify and prevent unsafe practices; report concerns to management
• Report production or equipment concerns to management in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 years in food operations or production facilities, with 1 year supervisory experience preferred
• Open availability: ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work 50 hours per week
• Ability to lift/push up to 55+ pounds, including overhead
• Stand/walk for an 8-hour shift (excluding a ½ hour break); some locations require walking up and down stairs
• Read and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• $23-25/hour + 15% bonus
• Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Additional supplemental benefits: Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Bike-Share Reimbursement
• 14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Three Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 401K with 3.5% Company Match

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.