Baker

L'Appartement 4f is a French bakery opening a new location in West Village. We specialize in croissants, sourdough bread, and baguettes. This position is for an early morning baker that has experience with pastry, bread baking, and baguettes.  

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Mixing, scaling, and shaping boules and baguette
• Proofing croissants
• Loading oven and baking off bread and pastries
• Maintain a clean and safe space in accordance with operations and sanitation guidelines.
• Willing to learn and adapt to work in a small kitchen
• Foster a positive work environment  

Skills & Requirements:

• 2-3 years professional experience in bread, pastries or related fields, required.  
• Formal education in bread or pastry, preferred but not required.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work on your feet for a full shift and lift 50+ lbs during the shift.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and authorized to work in the US.

Shifts Needed:

• The position opening is Part-time (24 hours per week).
• Shift hours: 5am-1:30pm Sunday-Tuesday
• Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

Who We Are:
L’Appartement 4F began in a tiny Brooklyn apartment during the pandemic, where founders Ashley and Gautier Coiffard began baking for their neighbors. What started as a homegrown project is now a beloved neighborhood boulangerie offering some of NYC’s most sought-after pastries. In the evenings, our space becomes L’Apéro—a cozy French wine bar serving natural and biodynamic wines alongside breads, cheeses, and classic French dishes. At our core, we’re a community-first business that values connection, hospitality, and bringing a little bit of France to Brooklyn.

What We’re Looking For
We’re a small team that thrives on collaboration, flexibility, and passion for what we do. Every team member plays a vital role in making our space warm, welcoming, and running smoothly.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Collaborative and supportive
• Patient and kind
• A true people person
• Enthusiastic and full of positive energy
• Warm, genuine, and quick to smile
• Professional and committed to their role
• Clean, organized, and detail-oriented
• Prompt and dependable
• Knowledgeable about our bakery and wine offerings
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Accommodating and flexible with shifting needs
• Clear and open in their communication
• Excited by food, service, and community
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!