Lead Bakery Sous Chef - Artisan & Fine-Dining Production

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dinex Group LLC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef Baker to join our Commissary Production Kitchen in New York. You will support the Chef Baker, oversee daily bakery operations, and ensure consistent product quality in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, a strong background in artisan and fine-dining bakery production, and the ability to take on leadership in the Chef Baker's absence while maintaining high standards and efficient production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Baker experience in high-volume or fine-dining settings.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bread production and fermentation methods (sourdough, natural).
• Expertise in fine-dining bread production and quality standards.
• Experience with lamination techniques (croissant, viennoiserie).
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to lead bakery operations in absence of Chef Baker while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations and lead in Chef Baker's absence.
• Manage mise en place, dough prep, fermentation, and production schedules.
• Maintain high standards of fine-dining bread quality and presentation.
• Train and supervise bakery staff for efficient workflow.
• Coordinate production priorities with other culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOH food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor ingredient usage, storage procedures, and waste.
• Keep the work environment organized, clean, and efficient.

Skills

Bakery production

Leadership

Lamination techniques

Fermentation methods

Fine-dining bread

Quality standards

Job description

The Dinex Group LLC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef Baker to join our Commissary Production Kitchen in New York. You will support the Chef Baker, oversee daily bakery operations, and ensure consistent product quality in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, a strong background in artisan and fine-dining bakery production, and the ability to take on leadership in the Chef Baker's absence while maintaining high standards and efficient production.