Head Artisan Baker — Overnight Sourdough Leader

Copain Bakery; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

Employee discounts

Monthly dining stipend

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Copain Bakery, part of Noble Food & Pursuits, seeks Head Artisan Baker to lead overnight bread production, owning sourdough development and multi-channel bakery operations across Copain retail, Noble restaurants, and wholesale.

You will oversee fermentation, dough performance, refine recipes with the Executive Pastry Chef, train a team, and maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in sourdough production and artisan breadmaking.
• Proven success in a high-volume production bakery or complex restaurant group.
• Strong technical understanding of dough development, fermentation control, and bake quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead overnight bread production with ownership of sourdough breads and long fermentation processes.
• Set the standard for bread quality across the bakery, overseeing all steps from mixing to packaging.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef to refine recipes and production systems.
• Drive production across multiple channels, ensuring quality and timing across outlets.
• Monitor fermentation and bake results in real time and adjust as needed.
• Provide clear direction and coaching to the overnight bake team.

Skills

Sourdough breadmaking

Leadership

Overnight production

Quality control

Job description

Copain, part of Noble Food & Pursuits, is a boutique boulangerie rooted in the belief that bread should be honest, nourishing, and made with care. We produce naturally leavened breads and pastries by hand with no preservatives, no shortcuts, just time, patience, and skill.

Our bakery supports a growing network of Copain retail locations, Noble Food & Pursuits restaurants, and wholesale partners across the Carolinas, representing a multi million dollar production operation built on craftsmanship and consistency.

We are seeking a Head Artisan Baker to lead and evolve our bread program. This is not a production only role. This is an opportunity to take ownership of sourdough development, influence product direction, and lead a high volume, multi channel bakery operation.

If you are deeply passionate about fermentation, driven by process and precision, and ready to build something meaningful within a respected hospitality group, we want to connect.

Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at www.noblefoodandpursuits.com .

What You’ll Do

Lead overnight bread production with full ownership of sourdough breads, naturally leavened doughs, and long fermentation processes

• Set the standard for bread quality across the bakery by overseeing mixing, fermentation, scaling, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, and packaging with consistency and precision
• Partner closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to refine existing recipes, strengthen production systems, and introduce new breads and products that align with Copain’s standards and growth
• Drive production across multiple channels including Copain retail bakeries, Noble Food & Pursuits restaurants, and wholesale accounts, ensuring each outlet receives product that meets quality and timing expectations
• Monitor fermentation, dough performance, and bake results in real time, making informed adjustments based on conditions, product behavior, and production demands
• Build structure and accountability within the overnight bake team by providing clear direction, hands on coaching, and daily leadership during the most critical production hours
• Protect the integrity of artisan methods while helping scale output in a high volume environment without sacrificing craftsmanship
• Maintain a bakery environment that reflects high standards in cleanliness, organization, food safety, equipment care, and overall operational discipline
• Support ordering, prep planning, production flow, and overnight execution with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and attention to detail
• Help shape the future of Copain’s bread program by bringing ideas, curiosity, technical skill, and a deep respect for fermentation and traditional breadmaking

What We’re Looking For

Deep experience in sourdough production and artisan breadmaking, with a clear passion for fermentation, process, and craft

• Proven success in a high volume production bakery or complex restaurant group with the ability to maintain quality at scale
• Strong technical understanding of dough development, fermentation control, mixing methods, bake quality, and bread production systems
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and develop a team while setting clear standards and expectations
• Ability to work a consistent overnight schedule and lead effectively during critical production hours
• A disciplined and detail driven approach to execution, with pride in consistency, organization, and product quality
• Curiosity, creativity, and a genuine desire to refine processes, strengthen existing products, and contribute fresh ideas to the bread program
• A high level of personal accountability with the maturity to take ownership of production, problem solving, and team performance

Why Work with Us

Paid time off so you have time to recharge and maintain balance outside of work

• Health and dental insurance options
• Employee discounts across all Noble Food & Pursuits locations
• Monthly dining stipend to experience our restaurants and stay connected to the broader group
• Opportunity to be part of a growing bakery program within a respected hospitality company that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Work alongside leaders who care deeply about product quality, team development, and doing things the right way
• Be part of a team that takes pride in great food, strong standards, and a genuine passion for the craft