Kitchen Lead

Charlotte's; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 1 year

Dental insurance after 1 year

Vision insurance after 1 year

401(k) after 1 year

Raise after 90 days

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership and HR

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Brechtel Hospitality's Charlotte’s in New Orleans is seeking a Head Baker to lead daily bakery and pastry production, ensure consistent quality, and present dishes thoughtfully. The role covers breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and desserts for the cafe while supporting wholesale for The Whit and Copper Vine.

This is a full-time, hands-on leadership position requiring early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for raises after 90 days and benefits after 1 year.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Punctual, self-motivated, and organized.
• Strong sense of urgency and time management.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Adaptable, patient, and able to teach others effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of recipes, specs, and kitchen responsibilities.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• The Head Baker will lead Charlotte’s daily bakery and pastry production, ensuring consistent quality, efficient execution, and thoughtful presentation.
• This position will oversee breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and desserts for the café while supporting wholesale production for The Whit and Copper Vine.

Skills

Professional appearance

Strong communication skills

Punctual

Self-motivated

Time management

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

Teach others effectively

Knowledge of recipes/specs/kitchen

Lead by example

Job description

At Copper Vine, we are always looking to meet innovative and hospitality minded people to join our team. If you’re a wine enthusiast that appreciates the fast pace of downtown and a desire for cultivating relationships, we want to hear from you!

Head Baker – Charlotte’s

The Head Baker will lead Charlotte’s daily bakery and pastry production, ensuring consistent quality, efficient execution, and thoughtful presentation. This position will oversee breads, viennoiserie, pastries, and desserts for the café while supporting wholesale production for The Whit and Copper Vine.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, excellent organization, and the ability to train and manage a team in a high-volume production environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional appearance and strong communication skills
• Punctual, self-motivated, and organized
• Strong sense of urgency and time management
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
• Adaptable, patient, and able to teach others effectively
• Thorough knowledge of recipes, specs, and kitchen responsibilities
• Ability to lead by example and maintain a positive attitude

Scheduling Requirements

This is a full-time position that will require very early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity for a raise after 90 days
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 1 year
• 401(k) after 1 year
• Strong opportunities for growth within an expanding company
• Supportive leadership team and HR resources
• Diverse and inclusive workplace

Our presentation may be casual, but our standards are high. We are building something unique in New Orleans, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

Brechtel Hospitality is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe talent, work ethic, and character are what matter most.

We’re here to add something unique to the social landscape of New Orleans. Our presentation may be casual, but our standards are HIGH—not only for what we serve, but also for our team. As a company, we strive to be the finest and most innovative in the hospitality industry.

How will we achieve this?

By hiring the right people for the right position and giving them the tools to succeed in the best city in America.

Brechtel Hospitality offers outstanding career opportunities for talented, highly motivated individuals with an eye for detail and an appreciation for the exceptional quality and level of service we deliver. Each of our concepts offer a fast paced and dynamic environment for individuals to shine.

More than just an equal opportunity employer, Brechtel Hospitality enthusiastically celebrates the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criterion for considering new team members.

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