Production Baker Lead (Swing Shift)

Lead Baker

L'Appartement 4F, Brooklyn Heights Full Time, Hourly ($25.00-$28.00)

Ashley and Gautier Coiffard started baking croissants for their neighbors. project is now one of NYC top bakeries, known for our laminated dough, sourdough, and baguettes. In the evenings, our space becomes L'Apero, a French wine bar serving natural wines alongside bread, cheese, and classic dishes. We're a small, craft-driven team, and every person here plays a real role in what comes out of the oven.

We're looking for a Lead Baker to run our early-morning bread program: baguettes, sourdough,

and daily production. floor on the Head Baker's 2 days off, own quality and pacing during shared shifts, and be the

Head Baker.

Responsible for bakery operations on the Head Baker's days off

• Coordinating daily prep, baking, and quality control alongside the Head Baker on shared shifts
• Leading the team in real time: delegating tasks, solving problems on the floor, keeping production on schedule
• Daily communication with the Head Baker on progress, issues, and planning
• Coordinating with our central prep kitchen on dough deliveries and special orders
• Quality checks against recipe and technique standards, catching and correcting issues as they happen
• Tracking inventory during your shifts and flagging shortages before they become problems
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and up to health code
• Mentoring bakers on the team, building their skills and consistency
• 3+ years professional experience in bread, pastry, or a related craft
• Formal training in bread or pastry is a plus, not a requirement
• Comfort moving fast in a physical, hands-on kitchen
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Availability for holidays and weekends, and to be on your feet for a full shift lifting 50+ lbs
• 6am-2pm, Sunday-Thursday. Full time, 40 hours a week. Immediate start.

by example on the floor, communicates clearly, and takes pride in consistency. by bread, by teaching others, and by being part of a small team building something real, we'd

Hourly, $25.00-$28.00. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.