Lead FOH/Bakery Associate at PADERIA FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Paderia Bakehouse; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with 6% matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

PADERIA Bakehouse in Fountain Valley, CA is hiring a Lead FOH/Bakery Associate to oversee front-of-house and bakery operations with a focus on quality and guest experience. You will mentor staff, ensure consistent service, manage orders, and support merchandising and wellness of the store.

Join a warm, modern bakery that values teamwork, growth, and competitive hourly pay with tips, flexible schedules, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospitality experience.
• 1+ years of management experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other store leads to align operations.
• Motivate and develop employees while upholding culture.
• Oversee inventory, pricing, promotions, and labor scheduling.
• Manage catering, online, and third-party orders.
• Assess storefront operations to identify improvements.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safe work environment.
• Open/close procedures, cash handling, and deposits.
• Assist team in baking pastries as needed.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer service excellence

Team building

Communication skills

Education

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Tools

POS platform

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

BAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The Lead FOH/Bakery Associate at PADERIA manages the front-of-house operations to high standards, creates memorable guest experiences, and builds strong teams. The primary goal of the Lead FOH/Bakery Associate is to provide quality products and exceptional service in a modern, warm, and friendly atmosphere.

Our team members enjoy

• Competitive hourly pay from $17-$21 per hour, plus above-market tips, based on relevant experience and tenure.


• Flexible work schedules.


• Career growth and development opportunities.


• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k with 6% matching, and more!).


• Paid time off, team perks, and employee discounts.

A day in the life

• Collaborate with other leads in store management roles.


• Manage, motivate, and develop employees by providing mentorship and maintaining company culture.


• Upkeep inventory, pricing, promotions, merchandising, labor scheduling, security, expense control, and operational processes.


• Manage catering orders, online orders, and third-party orders.


• Evaluate storefront conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement


• Carry out procedures and strategies to improve the overall performance at the assigned bakery.


• Acknowledge, greet, and engage with guests by providing upscale quality service.


• Receive guest orders and package finished products with presentation and care.


• Create and serve simple beverage items such as teas, coffees, and specialty drinks.


• Eloquently describe menu items, ingredients, and allergy information.


• Maintain and replenish items needed for business needs.


• Maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment.


• Oversee opening and closing checklists, balance cash register sales, and handle deposits.


• Assist other team members in other roles and in baking off pastries as needed.

What you bring to the table

• Be a morning person!


• 2+ years of hospitality experience.


• 1+ years of management experience.


• Excellent management skills, professionalism, and high energy.


• Ability to lead, motivate, and build efficient teams.


• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite and POS platform


• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (8+ hours a day).


• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays (according to customer demand).


• ServSafe Food Manager Certification holder/obtain certification within 30 days of employment.