Head Baker — Lead High-Volume Production & Craft

Confidential Search; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Energetic in Catonsville, MD is seeking a Head Baker to lead our restaurant and production kitchen. This is not a 9-to-5 baking job; you will own the baking operation from the first batch to service, quality control, and ongoing production.

You’ll oversee recipe development, inventory, and cost controls while mentoring a baking team through demanding schedules, overnight and early-morning shifts, and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven professional baking experience in a restaurant, bakery, or production kitchen.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of breads, pastries, desserts, and production techniques.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency.
• Willingness to work overnight and early-morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the baking operation from the first batch of the day through production, service, quality control, and everything in between.
• Develop recipes, maintain quality standards, manage inventory, control costs, and mentor the baking team while helping create food guests remember.

Skills

Baking leadership

Team development

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Overnight shifts

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Energetic in Catonsville, MD is seeking a Head Baker to lead our restaurant and production kitchen. This is not a 9-to-5 baking job; you will own the baking operation from the first batch to service, quality control, and ongoing production.

You’ll oversee recipe development, inventory, and cost controls while mentoring a baking team through demanding schedules, overnight and early-morning shifts, and a fast-paced environment.