Head Baker

Baker
Bardea Restaurant Group – Wilmington, DE
Full Time | AM Shifts | Competitive Pay

Bardea Restaurant Group , a James Beard–nominated hospitality group in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our growing team. This position supports our bread and pastry programs across multiple concepts, including the award-winning Bardea Food & Drink and Bardea Steak .

Ideal candidates are:

• Experienced in artisan bread, laminated doughs, and plated desserts

• Passionate about quality, seasonality, and technique

• Organized, efficient, and early to rise

• Collaborative and eager to grow in a high-level culinary environment

Responsibilities include:

• Mixing, shaping, and baking breads and pastries

• Monitoring fermentation and proofing processes

• Preparing mise en place for daily service and production

• Supporting pastry plating for lunch and dinner service (as needed)

• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of baking or pastry experience in a professional kitchen

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

• Flexible schedule with early morning availability

• Culinary or pastry degree a plus, but not required

Why work with us:

• Join a creative, award-winning team focused on excellence

• Opportunities for growth across multiple concepts

• Positive, team-oriented kitchen culture

• Employee dining discounts and competitive compensation

• Health Benefits for full time employees.