Léon 1909 seeks an experienced full-time Head Baker | Shelter Island, NY

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established countryside French & Italian restaurant as a Head Baker on beautiful Shelter Island. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your artisan baking skills in a nurturing and engaging environment. With housing and utilities provided year-round, you can focus on your craft while enjoying a supportive team culture. You'll be responsible for creating a variety of breads from scratch, training staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about baking, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free housing

Utilities included

Company dining perks

Employee referral program

Free parking

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Head Baker in high-volume upscale or fine dining.
• Experience with yeasted, fermented, and laminated bread.

Responsibilities

• Manage baking operations and staff training.
• Produce artisan breads and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Artisan bread-making

Food safety knowledge

Staff training & motivation

Inventory management

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Certification in food safety

Job description

Léon 1909 seeks an experienced full-time Head Baker | Shelter Island, NY

** Housing + utilities provided free year-round for this position **

Léon 1909 in Shelter Island, NY seeks an experienced full-time Head Baker to join our team.

Who we are: We are a countryside French & Italian restaurant located on beautiful Shelter Island in The Hamptons.

Candidate summary: The ideal candidate is focused and committed to their craft. You thrive well working independently and on a motivated team.

Company culture:

• Fun
• Curious
• Engaging
• Nurturing

Job title: Head Baker

Compensation:

• Medical
• Paid time off

Other incentives:

• Staff housing close to the restaurant (rent and utilities free)
• Utilities included
• Company dining perks
• Employee referral program
• Free Parking

Must have experience:

• 2+ years of previous Head Baker experience in a high-volume upscale casual or fine dining restaurant
• Previous artisan bread-making experience using starters
• Able to make yeasted, fermented, and laminated bread from scratch
• Natural leaving production baking experience
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)
• Ordering, receiving & inventory
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Staff training & motivation
• Managing 4 or more people

Who you are:

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Respectful of fellow employees
• Stays calm under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Repetitive task-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Organized and works clean
• Punctual and reliable
• Takes work seriously without being 'serious'
• Wants to have fun at work

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name + current contact info
• Please submit 2 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility is required
• Must have transportation to and from work (not accessible by public transportation)

Compensation: $75K med PTO housing + utilities