Job description
Golden Crust Bakery is seeking a motivated Head Baker to lead our busy production kitchen in Los Angeles. We craft artisan breads, laminated pastries, and seasonal treats for a growing local audience. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, creative kitchen.
As Head Baker, you will oversee daily production, maintain quality, mentor junior bakers, and collaborate with the pastry team to deliver exceptional products to our customers.
Responsibility
- Lead daily baking operations across breads and pastries, ensuring freshness and consistency.
- Develop and maintain recipes, scaling production to meet demand.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships for dry goods, dairy, and perishables.
- Oversee oven calibration, equipment maintenance, and energy efficiency.
- Train, supervise, and mentor a team of bakers; foster a collaborative kitchen culture.
- Ensure strict food safety and HACCP compliance in all processes.
- Collaborate with the pastry team to create seasonal offerings and promotions.
Qualification
- 4+ years professional baking experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Expertise in sourdough, artisan breads, and laminated doughs (croissants, danishes).
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
- Proven leadership, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Excellent palate, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.