Lead Viennoiserie Baker

Lead Viennoiserie Overview: We are seeking a lead baker who is a team player, highly skilled in the art of  laminated pastries and artisanal bread making specifically, has a passion for practicing and evolving their craft, and has a desire to take on increased managerial responsibilities as our young bakery/cafe ‘rises’.  The idea is for this team member to take on increasing management opportunities and obligations.

 ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON

• Team driven/oriented
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to work with little instruction, self-managing 
• Motivated by professional excellence
• Evaluating product for expected quality standards
• Suggesting/Making process or condition changes to achieve expected quality standards
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Willingness/desire to take on added responsibility
• Willingness/desire to make/develop product suggestions to enhance menu offerings and increase sales
• Willingness/desire to learn financial processes needed to run the bakery/café business
• Willingness/desire to learn regulatory information/processes needed to run the bakery/café business
• Willingness/desire to learn general personnel management skills

This is a full-time hourly position at the bakery/café on Main Street, Redwood City, CA.

You will report directly to Luis our Head Baker, but the reporting structure is very flat so you also have significant interactions with the owners (Jenna and Brian) on operational management decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Min. 3 years experience as a Baker or combination Baker’s Apprentice and Baker, with an emphasis on laminated products.
• Laminating and shaping viennoiserie products (croissant, puff pastry, kouign amann)
• Pre-shaping, shaping, proofing, baking naturally leavened breads and baguettes
• Mis en place, scaling, other prep
• Mixing various doughs and batters
• Taking inventory and overseeing ordering and procurement of supplies, managing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, adhering to health and safety regulations to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards- clean up!
• Team player, pitch in where needed
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Current California Food Handlers Certificate, or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Great sense of humor with a large dose of humility
• Curiosity to learn and understand new(er) things

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fluency in basic math skills and baker’s percentage math
• Ability to stand working for long periods of time, up to 8 hrs
• Ability to lift/push/manipulate items weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to act with composure and grace in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays
• Ability to display and follow ethical and professional standards set by The Baker Next Door
• Be well groomed and maintain proper hygiene
• Ability to communicate in basic English
• Act with integrity and honesty to promote the culture, values and mission of The Baker Next Door, i.e., create kick-ass products and treat customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration. 

PAY AND BENEFITS
The Baker Next Door is a brand new business and offers many opportunities to 'rise up' as the business grows. The Baker Next Door compensates our workers fairly and comparatively with other artisanal bakeries/cafés on the Peninsula.  Come join us on the ground floor, where going up is the only direction.

• Competitive pay commensurate with work experience
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Health insurance benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Potential Bonuses
• Staff discounts on food and beverages
• A supportive and inclusive work environment 

The Baker Next Door is an equal opportunity employer, full stop. 

EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Compensation will be commensurate with experience: Hourly ($25.00 - $30.00) 

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, The Baker Next Door is a brand new business and offers many opportunities to 'rise up' as the business grows. The Baker Next Door will compensate our workers fairly and comparatively with other artisanal bakeries/cafés on the Peninsula. Come join us on t