Lead Pastry Sous Baker – NYC Opening Team

La Cabra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

40 hours PTO

Paid sick leave as per NYC/NYS law

Open and lead NYC bakery opening team

Collaborative international team

Continuous learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

La Cabra in New York seeks an experienced Sous Baker to join the opening team at Lantern House. You will work closely with the Head Baker to lead production, mentor bakers, and build a culture of quality and efficiency.

This hands-on leadership role requires mastery of laminated doughs, pastry production, and a calm, organized approach in a fast-paced setting. You’ll balance bakery operations with people development and contribute to the craft and standards that define La Cabra.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional bakery or pastry experience.
• Experience supervising a bakery team.
• Strong understanding of laminated doughs, pastry, bread production, and bakery operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on production with administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborative leadership and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Baker in the daily operation of the bakery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of bakers through feedback and hands-on training.
• Coordinate daily production to ensure products are prepared efficiently and consistently.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, food safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Help plan production schedules according to sales forecasts and operational needs.
• Monitor product quality throughout the day and ensure consistency across all batches.
• Assist with ordering ingredients and maintaining inventory levels.
• Minimize waste through careful planning and stock management.
• Support administrative tasks including production planning, scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• Ensure recipes, procedures, and bakery standards are followed consistently.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and respectful working environment.
• Take responsibility for opening or closing bakery operations when required.

Skills

Bakery Leadership

Laminated Doughs

Pastry Production

Team Supervision

Quality Control

Food Safety

Time Management

Operational Planning

Job description

La Cabra in New York seeks an experienced Sous Baker to join the opening team at Lantern House. You will work closely with the Head Baker to lead production, mentor bakers, and build a culture of quality and efficiency.

This hands-on leadership role requires mastery of laminated doughs, pastry production, and a calm, organized approach in a fast-paced setting. You’ll balance bakery operations with people development and contribute to the craft and standards that define La Cabra.