Head Baker at Think Coffee - Devoe Street Bakeshop

Empregara; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Devoe Street Bakeshop in Brooklyn is seeking a Head Baker to lead daily production in a high-volume environment. You will manage a team, develop and scale seasonal recipes, and ensure quality and consistency across orders and wholesale clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on baking, staff mentorship, and strong organizational skills, with a focus on food safety and efficiency. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 3 years of professional baking experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, recipe development, and production methods.
• Experience developing and scaling recipes for high-volume production, ideally with seasonal ingredients.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee daily production in a high-volume bakery, managing and supporting a team of six or more bakers.
• Develop, test, and refine high-volume recipes featuring seasonal ingredients while balancing creativity, consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules, ingredient preparation, and multi-day workflows to meet daily orders and wholesale demands.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members in baking techniques, recipes, and production standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve production systems, streamline workflows, and introduce more efficient practices.

Conhecimentos

Leadership experience

Baking techniques

Recipe development

Production methods

Formação académica

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Baking & Pastry Arts degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company description

Devoe Street Bakeshop is seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and experienced Head Baker to lead our dynamic production bakery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

We bake from scratch every day, supplying ten café locations and numerous wholesale clients throughout New York City with a delicious variety of rustic muffins, scones, cookies, bars, loaves, and other baked goods. Our menu spans classic favorites, vegan offerings, and gluten‑free specialties, and is continually evolving with new ideas and seasonal inspiration.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on baking professional who loves both the craft and the creativity of baking. We're looking for someone who enjoys leading a team, developing recipes, spotlighting seasonal ingredients, and creating exceptional baked goods on a large scale. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to help shape the next chapter of our bakery.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production in a high-volume bakery, managing and supporting a team of six or more bakers.
• Develop, test, and refine high-volume recipes featuring seasonal ingredients while balancing creativity, consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules, ingredient preparation, and multi-day workflows to meet daily orders and wholesale demands.
• Lead by example through hands‑on baking, preparation, and production.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members in baking techniques, recipes, and production standards.
• Maintain exceptional product quality, consistency, presentation, and adherence to recipes.
• Identify opportunities to improve production systems, streamline workflows, and introduce more efficient practices.
• Communicate regularly with the bakery team and the Director of Bakery & Commissary Operations to keep production running smoothly and address operational needs.
• Ensure excellent food safety, sanitation, organization, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Manage team scheduling and coverage to ensure the bakery is adequately staffed to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional baking experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, recipe development, and production methods.
• Experience developing and scaling recipes for high-volume production, ideally incorporating seasonal ingredients.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and maintain a steady pace in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach and commitment to high‑quality standards.
• Comfortable receiving feedback, sharing ideas, and continuing to learn and grow.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Baking & Pastry Arts degree or equivalent professional training is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Fluent in English.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead and contribute creatively to an established, growing bakery program.
• A collaborative, supportive, and welcoming team environment.
• Competitive compensation, ranges 75-80k based on experience.
• Health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, creative recipe development, and meaningful contributions to our evolving menu.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000