Head Baker: Creative Scratch Desserts & Breads—Ownership

Kindred Fare; Lenox Park (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Shift meals

Dessert/bread program ownership

Job summary

Kindred Fare in Geneva, NY is seeking a Head Baker to lead our dessert program and daily bread production. You will bake from scratch, develop seasonal menus, and collaborate with a chef team for nightly service and special dinners.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of professional baking, a passion for local ingredients, and enjoys owning a program from start to finish. Daytime hours, competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional baking or dessert experience in a restaurant, hotel, or bakery.
• Strong foundation in scratch breads, pastry, and plated desserts.
• Experience creating your own recipes and menus, not just baking off or following preset recipes.
• Self-motivated and dependable, and confident running your own program.
• Comfortable working solo in the morning and as part of the team once prep begins.
• Strong time management and organization.
• A passion for local, seasonal ingredients and thoughtful presentation.
• Interest in a long-term role and a solid work history.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for local ingredient runs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal dessert menus for nightly service.
• Bake breads, pastries, and desserts completely from scratch.
• Collaborate with the chef team on specials, events, and Monday Chef’s Menu desserts.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across everything you make.
• Plan and manage daily baking and dessert production for dinner service.
• Handle ordering, inventory, and costing for the baking program.
• Coordinate with the prep team on production and storage.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and up to food-safety standards.
• Use guest feedback to keep improving consistency and the overall dining experience.
• Receive and check morning deliveries, and let in maintenance visits before the prep team arrives.
• Make occasional runs to local farm stands and stores for seasonal ingredients.
• Pitch in on the line or prep during busy services when needed.

Skills

Dessert baking

Bread baking

Menu development

Time management

Food safety

Independence

Job description

Kindred Fare in Geneva, NY is seeking a Head Baker to lead our dessert program and daily bread production. You will bake from scratch, develop seasonal menus, and collaborate with a chef team for nightly service and special dinners.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of professional baking, a passion for local ingredients, and enjoys owning a program from start to finish. Daytime hours, competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.