Job description
Join Golden Crust Bakehouse, a premium boutique bakery in Los Angeles, where craftsmanship meets innovation. We are seeking a Lead Artisan Baker to lead our production and drive menu excellence.
As a cornerstone of our baking team, you will shape the texture, flavor, and presentation of our breads and pastries, mentor junior bakers, and collaborate with pastry and café teams to delight customers.
What you can expect: a fast-paced, supportive environment, competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a culture that values quality, resilience, and creativity.
Responsibility
- Lead daily production of breads, pastries, and specialty items with a focus on consistency and quality.
- Develop and refine recipes, fermentation schedules, and baking methods to ensure superior flavor and texture.
- Plan production schedules to meet daily demand and seasonal promotions.
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior bakers and production assistants; foster a collaborative team culture.
- Oversee quality control, portioning, and presentation of all baked goods.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards; maintain documentation and records.
- Monitor inventory, order raw materials, and manage waste to optimize cost of goods sold.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform basic maintenance; troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Qualification
- Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience in a high-volume, quality-focused bakery or patisserie.
- Formal culinary or bakery training; degree or certificate preferred.
- Strong knowledge of artisan bread, sourdough fermentation, laminated doughs, and viennoiserie.
- Proven leadership, communication, and team-building abilities; capable of mentoring staff.
- Solid understanding of food safety standards and sanitation; ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.
- Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Creative mindset with aptitude for menu development and flavor profiling.
- Experience with inventory management and cost control is a plus.