Overnight Head Baker: Artisan Production Lead

One Haus; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Other perks

Job summary

One Haus in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Overnight Head Baker to lead its baking and production operation. This hands-on leadership role oversees a team of bakers in a high-volume environment, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency while maintaining craftsmanship.

The role balances artisan methods with structured production processes, driving product development and continuous improvement across recipes and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Baker, Lead Baker, Production Baker, or similar bakery leadership role.
• Experience within a manufacturing or high-volume bakery production environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of artisan bread production, baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse production team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality-control procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative mindset with an interest in product development and innovation.
• Ability to maintain exceptionally high standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor, and develop the overnight baking team.
• Assign responsibilities and establish production schedules to maximize productivity and execution.
• Maintain a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback.
• Maintain strict quality-control standards across all bakery production.
• Regularly inspect finished products for taste, appearance, texture, and consistency.
• Plan production based on demand, seasonal fluctuations, and special orders.
• Optimize labor, ingredients, equipment, and other resources while minimizing waste.
• Continuously evaluate baking and production processes to improve efficiency and control costs without sacrificing quality.
• Collaborate with bakery leadership on recipe development, new flavors, and innovative products.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality-control standards throughout the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Bakery production

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Job description

One Haus in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Overnight Head Baker to lead its baking and production operation. This hands-on leadership role oversees a team of bakers in a high-volume environment, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency while maintaining craftsmanship.

The role balances artisan methods with structured production processes, driving product development and continuous improvement across recipes and processes.