Head Baker

We’re Daeji Dough Company, Lakeview’s newest neighborhood bakery. We started out as a farmers market stand over a year ago and are thrilled to open our doors to the Chicago community. We make handcrafted baked goods and beverages with fun, delicious flavor combinations and the highest quality ingredients. And we’re looking for like-minded individuals with a desire to make a real, day-to-day impact as we build our start-up from the ground up. Position: Head Baker

Daeji Dough Company is seeking an experienced and driven Head Baker to join our team! This full-time role is a hybrid hands-on baking position with administrative duties. If you’re passionate about pastries and eager to lead our BOH team and our growing bakery, we’d love to hear from you.

You will:

• Lead the daily production of all pastries, cakes, breads for retail and wholesale
• Develop and execute new products and seasonal menu items that align with the brand and aesthetics
• Manage product quality, production schedules and pars, and inventory and ordering

• Recruit, hire, and supervise qualified personnel, ensuring their seamless integration into the team.
• Demonstrate exemplary behavior and consistently set high standards as a role model for team members, continuously striving for improvement
• Provide guidance on new menu offerings and operational procedures; work with staff individually and in groups to build confidence in food preparation skills throughout the year
• Plan, communicate, and delegate appropriate responsibilities and practices to staff to achieve operational goals
• Continuously review and support ongoing operations to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
• Oversee kitchen flow to uphold optimal levels of safety, cleanliness, quality, and efficiency
• Execute essential operational duties, including ordering, receiving, and managing inventory
• Consistently prepare and serve food items to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure the kitchen’s interior and exterior are clean, organized, and attractive.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and safety protocols; foster continuous improvement through constructive feedback to promote a safe and respectful workplace.
• Report incidents of illness and injury as per protocol.
• Participate in the development of the bakery’s budget, identify quarterly goals and objectives, and actively contribute to sales growth initiatives.
• Lead efforts to achieve company-wide sustainability objectives, actively engaging the team in these initiatives.

You are:

• A leader who is passionate about training and developing a team
• Aware of your impact on others and proactively seeking regular feedback for continuous personal and professional improvement
• A strong communicator capable of providing impactful and motivating feedback to improve the team’s service delivery (beverage, food, and hospitality)
• Always curious and excited to find new ways to elevate our guest experience
• Savvy with resources, demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions and effectively problem-solve
• Able to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, thriving in a high-pressure environment
• Dedicated to both your team and guests, valuing empathy as a guide for all interactions
• Eligible to work in the United States and 18 years of age or older

You have:

• Experience in team leadership
• Existing Food Manager Certification
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs, frequent walking, bending, reaching, twisting
• Ability to smell and taste our products to ensure quality control for all beverages and food products
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and speak clearly to take orders, guide guests, and create positive experiences.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

A few benefits we offer:

• Paid time off & sick leave
• Discounts on products
• Free food and drinks during shifts for staff
• Rapid career advancement and learning opportunities
• Health Insurance stipend
• Innovative, positive, and supportive work environment
• Collaborative and close-knit culture