Job description
Join Portland Hearth Bakery, a premier artisan bakery known for seasonal pastries and sourdough. We are seeking a Lead Pastry Baker to drive bakery excellence, mentor a growing team, and craft unforgettable pastries for our bustling storefront and wholesale partners.
In this role, you will lead daily pastry production, collaborate on menu development, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and consistency. The ideal candidate combines technical mastery with a passion for flavor and a collaborative mindset.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for advancement within a growing bakery.
Responsibility
- Lead daily production of pastries, cakes, tarts, breads, and viennoiserie with precision and consistency.
- Develop and test new recipes, seasonal menus, and product improvements in collaboration with the Head Baker.
- Train, supervise, and mentor junior bakers and pastry assistants, fostering a collaborative kitchen culture.
- Maintain mise en place, batching, and production schedules to meet customer demand and wholesale commitments.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols.
- Monitor inventory, waste, and ordering to optimize costs and reduce waste.
- Oversee quality control, taste testing, and visual presentation across all products.
- Collaborate with front-of-house and wholesale teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Qualification
- 5+ years of professional baking, with specialization in pastry and laminated dough.
- Formal culinary or pastry arts training from an accredited program.
- Strong sense of taste, creativity, and recipe development ability.
- Proven leadership experience and ability to train and motivate a team.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles; ServSafe certification preferred.
- Experience with high-volume production, scaling recipes, and inventory management.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across departments.