Head Baker - Orange, CA

The Bread Bakers Guild of America; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused bakery seeks a Head Baker with extensive artisan baking experience to oversee bakery production in California. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience and 3 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include recipe development, production oversight, and team training. This hands-on, leadership role demands high standards and a no shortcuts philosophy in baking. Join a passionate team dedicated to exceptional quality in a vibrant culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of artisan baking experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or head baker role.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor a baking team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of bakery production.
• Develop recipes and manage production schedules.
• Train and build an elite, disciplined bakery team.

Skills

Artisan baking experience

Leadership skills

Mastery of laminated doughs

High-volume production

Training & mentoring

Strong organization

Communication skills

Job description

Car-nnoisseur is a 100% scratch made, no shortcuts restaurant, café, and bakery rooted in craftsmanship, character, and uncompromising quality. We are searching for a Head Baker. A seasoned artisan with deep technical mastery, refined taste, and leadership ability to lead our baking program and establish Car-nnoisseur as a benchmark for exceptional pastry and bread production in Orange County.

As our Head Baker, you will oversee all aspects of bakery production from laminated pastries and artisan breads to viennoiserie, doughs, prep schedules, quality control, and team development. This role is for someone who understands precision, consistency, and high-volume craft baking at the highest level. You will shape the daily offerings for a 200-seat restaurant with an ambitious pastry and bread program, all produced fresh in house every day.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring early morning production, recipe development, a deep understanding of fermentation and lamination, and the ability to train and build an elite, disciplined bakery team. Your work will directly define the standard of excellence that Car-nnoisseur delivers to every guest.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7–10 years of artisan baking experience
• At least 3 years in a leadership or head baker role
• Mastery of laminated doughs, artisan bread, fermentation, shaping, and proofing
• Experience in high volume production with elite consistency
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor a baking team
• Strong understanding of bakery scheduling, dough timelines, and workflow
• Visual portfolio of breads, laminated pastries, and baked goods required
• Experience with European style techniques strongly preferred
• Ability to work early mornings (2–4 AM start times)
• Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills
• High personal standards and alignment with a no shortcuts, honest craftsmanship philosophy

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