Head Pastry Baker

SusieCakes; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery in Austin is seeking a Head Baker to oversee culinary operations, ensuring high-quality baked goods and a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and managerial experience, thriving in a lively, customer-focused setting. Join us to create nostalgic desserts and celebrate special moments with our community.

Benefits

Predictable work schedule- Day shifts!

Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

Company holidays off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation, 401k, FSA

Paid Sick Time

Referral Program

Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

Generous 50% discount to all our delicious desserts!

Qualifications

• Two years of previous managerial or supervisory experience.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary operation and ensure high-quality baked goods.
• Train and develop the culinary team.
• Maintain a fun and celebratory environment.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Associate degree in Culinary, Baking or Pastry Arts

Job description

SusieCakes has 26 bakery locations across CA, TX and TN. Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients.

Please apply to the link and complete your application process today!

Pay ranges from $22.00-25.00 per hour plus tips (averaging an additional $2-$3 per hour)

Full time: 32-40 hours a week *weekend availability is a must

At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. “Connecting through Celebration” is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests and our community.

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the “hospitality gene.” They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.

The Head Baker leads the culinary operation and is in charged with running an efficient kitchen to ensure the highest quality baked goods are produced. They will be responsible for the overall safety, training and development of their culinary team and leading in a positive and inspiring manner.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

• Creates a fun, lively and celebratory environment
• Possesses and demonstrates a “One team, One goal” philosophy
• Works in an organized, deliberate and fast-paced manner
• Possesses a small business owner mentality and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
• Remains calm and objective and presents fact-based case during emotional discussions
• Sets specific, challenging, and achievable objectives and action plans based on thorough analysis and views them as commitments to be achieved

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Culinary, Baking or Pastry Arts preferred
• Two years of previous managerial or supervisory experience within the SusieCakes’ organization
• Exposure to financial controls and accountabilities
• Ability to work in multiple regional locations
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to taste product for quality assurance i.e buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s)batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS

• ServSafe Manager Food Handler Certification

BENEFITS & PERKS

· Predictable work schedule- Day shifts!

· Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

· Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

· Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day)

· Medical, dental, vision insurance

· Vacation, 401k, FSA

· Paid Sick Time

· Referral Program

· Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

· Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave

· Generous 50% discount to all our delicious desserts!