Head Baker
Orwashers Bakery - Upper East Side - New York City, NY
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General Description: Responsible for leading a team of artisan bakers, manage large scale production and have strong financial acumen; teach and mentor their team and work with other departments in the facility. General Description and REQUIREMENTS Operations: · Translate the concept and ideals of Orwashers into successfully operating facility · Plan for success by ensuring production meets the delivery schedule · Follow and ensure team follows Orwashers policies and procedures · Manage team labor through forecasting and daily monitoring · Maintain production and labor schedules; coordinate staff training and certification · Oversee inventory levels and ensure proper ordering of supplies · Follow company safety and sanitation goals and policies · Follow and adhere to standardized recipes · Perform accurate month end inventory Management: · Oversee bread and breakfast pastry production to ensure standards of quality are met or exceeded · Oversight of baking team and their continuous development and training · Oversight of manager-on-duty of production facility · Oversee distribution team and distribution schedule Essential Functions: · Able to lift 30+ lbs · Fluent in both written and spoken English · Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards · Polished personal presentation; Grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook · Communicates information effectively and efficiently · Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business · Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions · Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress · Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), POS systems, and any additional systems as needed; Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system · Participates in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of Company are met · Ensures that all staff are compliant with Company's policies and procedures, as well as city, state and federal laws · Attends mandatory meetings including staff meetings, leadership meetings, etc. · Complete other duties as assigned by Owner · Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies work experience requirements - 5+ years' experience as leading a Bakery department of similar caliber education requirements - High school diploma or GED - NY Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate, required
Created: 2024-10-03