Head Artesian Bread Baker – RELOCATION

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Head Artisan Bread Baker to lead bread production at its wholesale facility in Charlotte. Relocation to Charlotte is required, and overnight shifts are expected.

The role requires mastery of sourdough fermentation, traditional French breads, baguettes, and high-volume artisan production, with hands-on leadership. The ideal candidate will oversee daily production, scheduling, quality control, staff training, dough management, and rigorous adherence to food safety

Qualifications

• Professional artisan bread baking experience required.
• Strong expertise with sourdough and naturally leavened breads.
• Experience with high-volume wholesale bread production.
• Ability to develop and adjust bread formulas and maintain quality.
• Knowledge of dough mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing and baking.
• Experience with bakery equipment and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bread production, scheduling, and quality control.
• Train and develop bakery team members.
• Manage production timelines and inventory.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and bakery standards.
• Oversee sourdough starters, levain, and preferments.
• Ensure consistency of product across large-scale outputs.
• Oversee overnight production shifts.

Skills

Artisan bread baking

Sourdough fermentation

High-volume production

Dough development

Leadership & training

Food safety

Job description

Head Artisan Bread Baker / Boulanger

Relocation to Charlotte, NC

A growing, chef-driven hospitality group is seeking an experienced Head Artisan Bread Baker to lead bread production at its wholesale baking facility in Charlotte. This position is ideal for a skilled bread professional with extensive experience in traditional baking techniques, sourdough fermentation, and high-volume artisan bread production.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in the craft of bread making, understands the science behind fermentation and dough development, and can consistently produce exceptional artisan breads.

This position requires overnight availability.

Head Artisan Bread Baker Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000-$90,000 base salary
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Head Artisan Bread Baker Qualifications / Responsibilities

• Professional artisan bread baking experience required
• Strong experience with sourdough, naturally leavened breads, baguettes, and traditional French bread production
• Extensive knowledge of dough mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking
• Experience maintaining sourdough starters, levain, and preferments
• Experience with high-volume commercial or wholesale bread production
• Ability to develop and execute bread formulas and maintain consistent product quality
• Experience with commercial bakery equipment, including mixers and deck ovens
• Lead daily bread production, scheduling, and quality control
• Train and develop bakery team members
• Manage production timelines, ingredient inventory, and waste control
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and bakery standards
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to craftsmanship
• Must be available to work overnight shifts