Head Artisan Bread Baker | Sourdough & Wholesale Lead

Retail Bakers of America; 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

Retail Bakers of America in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Head Artisan Bread Baker to lead bread production at its wholesale facility. The role requires expert knowledge of sourdough fermentation and traditional French breads, with oversight of daily production and team leadership.

Relocation to Charlotte is provided; overnight shifts are required. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 yearly, plus health insurance, PTO, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee overnight baking operations and shift coverage.

Skills

Professional artisan bread baking

Sourdough & natural leavening

Dough mixing & fermentation

Sourdough starters & levain

High-volume production

Bread formulas

Bakery equipment

Team leadership

Inventory & waste control

Food safety & sanitation

Overnight availability

Craftsmanship

Job description

Retail Bakers of America in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Head Artisan Bread Baker to lead bread production at its wholesale facility. The role requires expert knowledge of sourdough fermentation and traditional French breads, with oversight of daily production and team leadership.

Relocation to Charlotte is provided; overnight shifts are required. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 yearly, plus health insurance, PTO, and relocation assistance.