Overnight Bakery Lead - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and cuisine

Job summary

Eataly North America is looking for a Bakery Lead for the new store in Houston to oversee overnight bread production. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience, be familiar with Italian recipes, and possess exceptional communication and time management skills.

As a Bakery Lead, you will manage bakery operations, train staff, and maintain health standards. The role requires lifting, standing, and working irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position.
• Mastery of related baking techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Produce bread and focaccia in accordance with Italian recipes.
• Supervise daily operations of the bakery.
• Maintain a clean food production area according to standards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary culinary program

Job description

Overnight Bakery Lead - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

• Full-time

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

In Eataly's 24-hour operating bakery, a Bakery Lead (overnight) is responsible for producing delicious bread and focaccia in accordance with our authentic Italian recipes. Reports to the Bakery Manager.

• 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

• 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

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with an open, flexible schedule often including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week when needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Hourly Compensation: $20 - $23 hourly

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.