Head Baker, Vermont

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 (PRF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) working demonstration farm located in Vermont's Champlain Valley that stewards over 500 acres of pastureland, forests, and diversified produce gardens. PRF is seeking a passionate and creative Head Baker to lead the development of its growing bread program, with a focus on local grains, sourdoughs and naturally leavened breads, and integration of other local products. The Head Baker will work closely with the Executive Chef, kitchen team, and retail team to develop an ambitious selection of breads for sale in the market and use in the restaurant. The ideal candidate for this position has prior experience working in leading bakeries, sourcing regional flours, managing bread production, creating distinct bread styles and loaves, and leveraging different baking methods and tools. In addition to leading the bread program, the Head Baker will also have responsibility for managing the baking of breakfast pastries for the retail store, such as muffins, scones, and biscuits.

Compensation & Hours

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000-85,000. Relocation assistance is also available for candidates who will need it. Employment benefits include accrued paid time off, complimentary staff meal prepared daily, health care benefits, and an employee discount on products in our market.