Head Baker

Ole & Steen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ole & Steen in New York seeks an Assistant Head Baker to oversee daily production of Danish breads and pastries with an artisan, international team.

Ideal candidates are passionate about long fermentation, food safety, and leading a small team; willingness to work overnights, weekends, and holidays is required.

This role offers a chance to learn Danish baking heritage, advance within a fast-growing bakery, and contribute to a cozy, high-quality dining experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional baking experience preferred.
• Experience with Danish or Scandinavian baking methods is a huge plus.
• Ability to work overnight, weekends, and some holidays.
• Able to lift 50+lbs and stand/bend for extended periods.
• Basic math skills and excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of breads, ryes, rolls, and pastries according to traditional Danish recipes.
• Observe and maintain product quality and adjust oven times as needed.
• Manage a bakery team of up to 6, including scheduling.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage and refrigeration.
• Check deliveries and ensure proper labeling and storage.

Skills

Baking experience

Danish baking

Team leadership

Overnight work

Education

Culinary School / Apprenticeship

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN THE 'HYGGE' AT OLE & STEEN Danish 'hygge' (hoo-gah) describes the feeling of well-being and coziness and we want to bring that into everything we do! Of course, we can’t do that without awesome teams! So, if you’re ready to join our fun journey, and become an expert in Danish pastries, bread, and culture, we have a one-way ticket available. But let’s warn you, the pastries are so good you might become addicted…

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a true baking and pastry professional to join our team of artisan bakers. As an Assistant Head Baker at Ole & Steen you will help oversee creation of real Danish bread and pastries. You will produce artisan Danish breads, rolls, and laminated dough as a part of an enthusiastic and international team,

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about baking, love long fermentation times, and enjoy working as a team. You must enforce health and safety standards. The goal is to enhance customer and employee satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele, and you must expect to produce a high volume of products for our stores. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in learning about our Danish heritage and able to manage the daily operation of a bakery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily production of breads, ryes, rolls, and pastries according to our traditional Danish recipes
• Observe and maintain the quality of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, baking time accordingly
• Management of a team of up to 6 - handling daily scheduling
• Management of bakery, including organization and cleanliness of dried storage and fridges
• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, heat sources, and other equipment
• Checking-in and accepting deliveries from our purveyors
• Follow portion standards
• Monitor inventory of ingredients for production
• Properly label and store ingredients
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and orderly bake shop and adhere to health and safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Culinary School program or apprenticeship preferred
• Positive and problem-solving attitude
• A genuine passion and knowledge for bread
• Dependable and hard-working
• 2-4 years of professional baking experience preferred. Experience with Danish or Scandinavian baking methods is a huge plus!
• Experience with mixing, bench work, proofing, and baking bread as well as working with laminated doughs for our breakfast pastry production
• Ability to work overnight, weekends, and some holidays
• Able to lift 50+lbs without restrictions
• The ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions
• Basic math skills
• Highly honed sense or urgency
• Excellent time management skills
• Thoroughly follow company procedures according to health and safety standards
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures

OPPORTUNITIES

At Ole & Steen you will get a versatile job with professional colleagues, and exciting individual development possibilities. We are a rapidly growing business, creating career opportunities across the organization.

We believe that with dedication, passion, and hard work, you can reach whatever you dream of, and we have a sincere interest in constantly challenging and uplifting each other across professional competencies and departments.

BENEFITS

• 401 (K) matching program
• Competitive hourly salary range between 60k 80k (depending on experience and work hours)
• 50% discount at any Ole & Steen location (US, UK, and DK)
• Free meal whilst working
• Uniforms provided
• Learn new skills and grow with us
• Generous paid vacation and sick time to promote work-life balance
• Accrue 40 hours paid Holiday on your first year and 80 hours on your second year
• Commuter benefits
• Option to participate in healthcare program, 75% covered by the company

"Working at Ole & Steen is so much more than a job, we become friends and care for one another. People here are like my second family!" Kirstine Grøn, Learning and Development Manager

Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

ABOUT OLE & STEEN

Ole & Steen was founded in 1991 by the Danish bakers Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebæk and originally called Lagkagehuset or "The Layer Cake House". Ole & Steen is a pioneer in the resurgence of artisanal and handcrafted baking practices in Denmark. In 2008 the two bakers joined forces and became the organization we know today.

We have been Denmark’s favorite bakery for more than 30 years, serving delicious Danish breads, pastries, cakes, single estate coffee and food. We opened our first bakery on Union Square in 2019 to huge acclaim and fantastic reviews and we’re continuing our exciting growth journey - we currently operate 5 retail stores across NYC, and we have plans to grow and expand over the coming years!

Heart-Made: Ole & Steen has always believed that if something is worth doing, it's worth doing properly. From hospitality and recipe development, to store design and sustainability initiatives, everything we do we throw ourselves into 100% with love and attention.

Rustic, Refined: We've always been dedicated to taking