Head Baker & Bread Program Lead - Local Grains & Sourdough

Bread Bakers Guild of America; Vermont; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Staff meals

Health insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Philo Ridge Farm seeks a Head Baker to lead its growing bread program, emphasizing local grains, sourdoughs, and naturally leavened breads. The role collaborates with the Executive Chef, kitchen team, and retail staff to develop breads for both the market and restaurant.

The ideal candidate has experience leading bakeries, sourcing regional flours, and managing bread production, including pastry baking for the retail store. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bakeries and managing bread production.
• Experience sourcing regional flours.
• Ability to develop distinct bread styles and loaves.
• Experience with baking methods and tools.
• Ability to bake breakfast pastries for the retail market (muffins, scones, biscuits).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the bread program with a focus on local grains, sourdoughs and naturally leavened breads.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef, kitchen and retail team to create breads for market and restaurant.
• Manage production schedule and quality for retail store pastries.

Skills

Breadmaking

Sourdough

Team leadership

Regional flour sourcing

Job description

Philo Ridge Farm seeks a Head Baker to lead its growing bread program, emphasizing local grains, sourdoughs, and naturally leavened breads. The role collaborates with the Executive Chef, kitchen team, and retail staff to develop breads for both the market and restaurant.

The ideal candidate has experience leading bakeries, sourcing regional flours, and managing bread production, including pastry baking for the retail store. Relocation assistance is available.