Position: Artisanal Baker (Bread Focus)
Full - Time
Reports to: Head of Food Concepts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
Bread is at the heart of our bakery, and this role exists to protect and elevate that. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of bread-making, a genuine curiosity for experimentation, and the discipline to maintain consistent, high-quality daily production while actively researching and developing new recipes, techniques, and flavor profiles.
Key Responsibilities
Bread Production (Primary Focus)
Prepare and bake a daily range of artisanal breads (sourdough, baguettes, whole grain, specialty loaves, etc.)
Manage fermentation, proofing, shaping, scoring, and baking processes with precision and consistency
Maintain and develop starters/levains, ensuring optimal health and flavor development
Monitor dough hydration, temperature, and timing to ensure consistent quality across batches
Troubleshoot and adjust recipes based on seasonal ingredient variations, humidity, and oven performancemindset — someone who enjoys testing, refining, and pushing
Nice to Have
Experience with specialty flours, ancient grains, or alternative fermentation methods
Formal training in baking/culinary arts (though not mandatory if experience speaks for itself)
Basic understanding of food costing and yield management
Compensation & Growth
Base Pay: Competitive, steady starting salary (based on experience)
Performance Incentives: Bonuses tied to product quality, consistency, and R&D contributions
Sales Incentives: Additional earnings linked to sales growth and successful new product launches
Growth Path: Clear opportunity to grow into a Head Baker / Production Lead role as the bakery scales, with increasing ownership over recipe development and team leadership