Sous Baker - NY

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

At La Cabra we're looking for a Sous Baker to join our team in New York, USA.

About The Role

Reports to: Head Baker / Bakery Manager / GM

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Baker with strong pastry, leadership, and organizational skills to join the opening team at our new bakery in Lantern House.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical precision with the ability to lead and develop a team. Working closely with the Head Baker, you’ll play a key role in building the bakery culture, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining the high standards that define La Cabra.

As Sous Baker, you’ll be responsible not only for producing exceptional baked goods but also for supporting the daily management of the bakery, coordinating production, mentoring the team, and helping create an efficient and positive working environment.

What We Value

At La Cabra, we believe exceptional products come from exceptional processes. We’re looking for someone that is exceptionally detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.

We value people who lead by example, communicate openly, and take ownership of both products and people. The right candidate enjoys teaching others, building strong teams, and creating systems that allow everyone to perform at their best.

If you’re excited by thoughtful craftsmanship, beautiful products, and helping build a bakery from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

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 appropriate inventory levels.
• Minimize waste through careful planning and stock management.
• Support administrative tasks including production planning, scheduling, reporting, and operational 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Several years of professional bakery or pastry experience.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a bakery team.
• Strong understanding of laminated doughs, pastry, bread production, and bakery operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on production with administrative responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced production environment.
• Passion for craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and developing people.

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance following the probationary period.
• 40 hours of paid time off (PTO).
• Paid safe and sick leave in accordance with New York City and New York State law.
• Opportunity to lead and shape one of New York's premier bakery production programs.
• The opportunity to be part of the opening team of our new New York bakery.
• A collaborative and ambitious international team.
• Continuous learning and development within La Cabra.
• A workplace focused on quality, craftsmanship, and long-term growth.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.