Lead Baker: Naturally Leavened Bread & Wholesale Production

McGuire-Moorman; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off

Property Discounts

Beverage Education Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Community Service Opportunities

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,...

Retirement Benefits

Parental Leave

Job summary

Swedish Hill, part of MML Hospitality, seeks a Lead Baker to head wholesale production and support events and catering. This hands-on leadership role oversees bakery production, maintains high quality, and guides a high-performing team with focus on nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in professional baking, 1+ year in leadership, and strong skills in naturally leavened breads, yeasted doughs, and viennoiserie. Proficiency with Google tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional bakery experience.
• At least 1 year of managerial or team leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in naturally leavened breads, yeasted doughs, and viennoiserie.
• Experience managing high-volume production and wholesale accounts.
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive.
• Strong organizational and operational skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends consistently.
• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, team-first mindset.
• Passion for quality, consistency, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of bakery products and ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead wholesale production and support MML events and catering needs.
• Maintain strict quality control standards across all products.
• Ensure proper production planning to meet volume demands.
• Manage and fulfill wholesale orders using bakery software.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet wholesale and catering deadlines.
• Maintain clear communication with leadership regarding order volume and production needs.
• Lead, inspire, and grow the bakery team.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and professional work environment.
• Train and mentor team members in proper technique and production standards.
• Build and manage team schedules aligned with business needs.
• Control operational costs through efficient scheduling, ordering, and waste management.
• Maintain inventory and oversee ingredient ordering.
• Ensure the bakery is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Ensure all equipment is serviced regularly and maintained in proper working order.
• Collaborate with the chef team to develop new and creative products.
• Contribute ideas that enhance Swedish Hill's offerings while maintaining production feasibility.

Skills

Bakery production

Leadership

Naturally leavened breads

Wholesale accounts

Night/weekend availability

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Drive

Job description

Swedish Hill, part of MML Hospitality, seeks a Lead Baker to head wholesale production and support events and catering. This hands-on leadership role oversees bakery production, maintains high quality, and guides a high-performing team with focus on nights and weekends.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in professional baking, 1+ year in leadership, and strong skills in naturally leavened breads, yeasted doughs, and viennoiserie. Proficiency with Google tools is a plus.