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Head Baker

New Day Executive Search

Head Baker

Are you a passionate baker who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment? We are seeking a hands-on Head Baker to lead production, build systems, and help grow an exciting culinary concept focused on quality and innovation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves both the art of baking and the leadership side of running a successful operation.

Head Baker Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
  • Growth opportunity with a rapidly expanding culinary brand

Head Baker Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume bakery, pastry, or dessert concept
  • Strong scratch baking background with knowledge of doughs, breads, pastries, cookies, and laminated products
  • Experience managing production schedules, ordering, inventory, and food cost controls
  • Ability to lead, train, and hold a team accountable in a fast-paced environment

Must Haves:

  • Ability to create and maintain bakery production systems, pars, recipes, and quality standards
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to jump into production during peak periods
  • Experience forecasting production needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand
  • Strong understanding of sanitation, food safety, labor management, and operational efficiency

Head Baker Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience with new store openings or scaling bakery operations
  • Experience with cakes
  • Culinary or pastry education preferred
  • Background in artisan baking, premium dessert concepts, or specialty pastry programs
  • Passion for innovation, product development, and mentoring future culinary talent
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