Lead Bagel Baker

Job Description

Job Description

Early-Morning Bagel Baker — Bagel Boss Wilmington

Location : Wilmington, NC – Pier 33 Building

Schedule : Full-time — early morning shift, typically wrapped up by early afternoon

Pay : Competitive, plus tips

About the Role

Bagel Boss Wilmington is looking for an early-morning baker to join our small, close-knit

team and help us bring authentic New York–style bagels to Wilmington. If you love the

smell of a bakery before sunrise and take pride in a perfectly boiled-and-baked bagel, we

want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Arrive early to season, boil, and bake bagels fresh daily, following traditional New York methods
• Manage proofing and baking schedules to have product ready for opening
• Monitor oven temperatures and timing to ensure consistent quality, color, and texture
• Keep the bakery area clean, organized, and up to health and safety standards
• Manage inventory of dough, toppings, and baking supplies, and flag when restocking is needed
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to keep case displays fresh and full
• Help train new team members as we grow

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable with early-morning hours (this is an early-start role)
• Prior bakery, kitchen, or food service experience preferred — but we're happy to train the right person with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work eciently under time pressure
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25-50 lbs (bags of flour, trays, boxes of frozen bagels, etc.)
• Food handler's certification a plus (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay plus tips
• A small team where you're not just a number — real camaraderie, not corporate distance
• Ground-floor opportunity with a growing local business — room to take on more responsibility as we expand
• A schedule that gives you your afternoons and evenings back — early start, early finish

How to Apply

Send your resume (or a quick note about your experience) to introduce yourself. We'd love to meet you.

Bagel Boss Wilmington is an equal opportunity employer.