Supervisor and Lead Baker

Miriam's Bakeshop; Duwamish (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Miriam's Bakeshop in Seattle is seeking an experienced Production Manager & Lead Baker to oversee daily bakery production and coordinate operations between the production kitchen and retail storefront. The role requires leadership, organization, and hands-on mastery of bread and pastry production.

The successful candidate will manage overnight and early morning shifts, develop schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional bakery experience required.
• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bread and pastry production.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on in production.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, and bake breads, pastries, cookies, and other bakery products.
• Maintain consistent product quality and presentation standards.
• Follow and help improve recipes, production schedules, and bakery procedures.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate ordering needs.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Supervise, train, and support bakery and front-of-house staff.
• Create and maintain daily production schedules.
• Hold staff accountable for performance, attendance, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and employee development.
• Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented work environment.
• Coordinate communication between the production kitchen and retail storefront.
• Ensure products are prepared, packaged, and delivered accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and adjust schedules as needed.
• Monitor waste, labor efficiency, and production goals.
• Assist ownership in improving bakery systems and workflow.
• Ensure both locations maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Transport baked goods, ingredients, and supplies between the production kitchen and retail storefront as needed.
• Verify orders and deliveries are complete and accurate.
• Maintain safe and professional transportation practices.

Skills

Bakery experience

Supervisory experience

Bread & pastry production

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Driving license

Physical stamina

Job description

Miriam's Bakeshop is a New York-style Jewish and Italian bakery serving the Seattle area. We specialize in artisan breads, challah, babka, rugelach, Italian cookies, and seasonal pastries made from scratch. We operate both a production kitchen and a retail storefront and are seeking an experienced baker and leader to oversee daily production and coordinate operations between both locations.

Position Summary

The Production Manager & Lead Baker is responsible for managing daily bakery production, supervising staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring smooth communication between our production kitchen and retail store. This position is ideal for a skilled baker who enjoys leadership, organization, and building systems that help a growing bakery succeed.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working overnight and early morning shifts, leading a team, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring products are delivered accurately and on time.

ResponsibilitiesProduction & Baking

• Mix, shape, proof, and bake breads, pastries, cookies, and other bakery products.
• Maintain consistent product quality and presentation standards.
• Follow and help improve recipes, production schedules, and bakery procedures.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate ordering needs.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and support bakery and front-of-house staff.
• Create and maintain daily production schedules.
• Hold staff accountable for performance, attendance, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and employee development.
• Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented work environment.

Operations Management

• Coordinate communication between the production kitchen and retail storefront.
• Ensure products are prepared, packaged, and delivered accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and adjust schedules as needed.
• Monitor waste, labor efficiency, and production goals.
• Assist ownership in improving bakery systems and workflow.
• Ensure both locations maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and customer service.

Product Transportation

• Transport baked goods, ingredients, and supplies between the production kitchen and retail storefront as needed.
• Verify orders and deliveries are complete and accurate.
• Maintain safe and professional transportation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional bakery experience required.
• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bread and pastry production.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on in production.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Overnight and early morning shifts required.
• Shift start times are as early as 1:00 AM.Weekend availability required.
• Flexibility to work between both bakery locations as needed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced baker who thrives in a leadership role, takes ownership of daily operations, and can successfully manage staff and workflow across multiple locations. They are organized, dependable, proactive, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Compensation

• $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience.
• Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility.
• Employee discount.
• Opportunity to help shape the growth of a well-established and expanding bakery.

Miriam's Bakeshop is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to quality, hospitality, and craftsmanship.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person