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Founding Head Baker / Pastry Chef BRØD Bakery | Miami, Florida About BRØD BRØD is an upcoming Northern European-inspired artisan bakery and specialty coffee concept preparing to open in Miami, Florida. Rooted in European baking traditions, our vision is to create a neighborhood bakery known for exceptional artisan breads, beautifully crafted pastries, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and outstanding specialty coffee. Our assortment will focus on naturally fermented sourdough, traditional rye and seeded breads, freshly baked buns, buttery croissants, and Scandinavian-inspired pastries. We believe in quality over quantity, traditional craftsmanship, slow fermentation, and the beauty of simple products made exceptionally well. The Opportunity We’re looking for a talented, passionate, and entrepreneurial

Founding Head Baker / Pastry Chef

to help bring BRØD to life. This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and play an integral role in shaping the bakery’s identity, developing its signature products, and establishing the foundation for a successful and growing business. We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical baking expertise with creativity, initiative, and a genuine passion for building something special. More than simply leading production, you’ll have the opportunity to help create the baking program from the beginning and grow alongside the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of BRØD’s opening bread and pastry assortment. Develop and refine recipes for naturally fermented sourdough, traditional rye breads, seeded loaves, and other European-style artisan breads. Create exceptional pastries, including Scandinavian cardamom and cinnamon buns, croissants, laminated pastries, and seasonal specialties. Establish fermentation methods, dough preparation techniques, baking schedules, and quality standards. Help select bakery equipment and establish efficient production processes within our existing commercial space. Source high-quality ingredients and develop relationships with suppliers. Develop standardized recipes, ingredient costing, inventory procedures, and production systems. Assist with recruiting, training, and leading the bakery production team. Oversee daily production while maintaining exceptional quality, consistency, and food safety. Collaborate closely with the founders on product innovation, seasonal offerings, and the bakery’s long-term development. Who We’re Looking For Strong professional experience in artisan bread baking, pastry production, or a comparable European-style bakery environment. Expertise in sourdough fermentation, dough handling, and artisan bread production. Experience with rye breads, enriched doughs, and ideally laminated pastries. A deep appreciation for traditional baking methods, craftsmanship, and high-quality ingredients. Experience with recipe development, production planning, and commercial bakery operations. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to consistency. A creative, hands-on, and entrepreneurial mindset. Genuine enthusiasm for developing a bakery concept and taking ownership of its bread and pastry program. Experience in Scandinavian baking is a plus, but not required. We value craftsmanship, curiosity, and a willingness to develop new products. Why Join BRØD? This is more than a traditional bakery position. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a new bakery from its earliest stages, develop signature breads and pastries, and take creative ownership of the baking program. We’re building BRØD with a long-term vision and are looking for someone who shares our passion for exceptional baking and wants to grow with the business. For the right candidate, we’re open to exploring a long-term partnership, including potential equity participation or profit-sharing opportunities. Position Details Location:

Miami, Florida Position:

Full-Time Founding Head Baker / Pastry Chef Start Date:

Flexible, with involvement during the pre-opening development phase. Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience, with potential equity participation or profit-sharing opportunities for the right candidate. Relocation:

Candidates from outside Miami are welcome to apply. How to Apply We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your résumé, a brief introduction, and, if available, examples of your baking work or portfolio. We look forward to connecting with talented bakers who share our vision. BRØD — Bringing the Nordics to Miami.