Lead Bread Baker: Artisan Loaves & Ovens (Overnight)

Eataly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Lead Bread Baker for our 24-hour bakery operations in New York. You will lead daily bakery and pizza alla pala production, bake bread, focaccia, and related items, and ensure proper proofing techniques.

You will also train staff, manage inventory, and maintain sanitation in line with health standards. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of baker experience, strong math and time-management skills, and a background in culinary programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position and mastery of related techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Excellent work ethic, communication and time management skills.
• Post‑secondary culinary program highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and supervises the daily operations of the bakery and pizza alla pala counters.
• Prepares pizza, bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations.
• Follows proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread.
• Masters all shifts and production processes in the bakery, including overnight production.
• Guides trainees and externs through prescribed training procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
• Performs administrative duties such as inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking.
• Assists Sales Associates if needed and engages with guests interested in learning about our bread production.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Bread baking

Team supervision

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary program preferred

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Electric pizza convection oven

Commercial spiral mixer

Job description

Eataly is seeking a Lead Bread Baker for our 24-hour bakery operations in New York. You will lead daily bakery and pizza alla pala production, bake bread, focaccia, and related items, and ensure proper proofing techniques.

You will also train staff, manage inventory, and maintain sanitation in line with health standards. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of baker experience, strong math and time-management skills, and a background in culinary programs.