Job Overview
Lead Baker
CITY GRIT Hospitality Group’s Lead Baker is responsible for leading production of the company’s baking and pastry program.
In conjunction with the Leadership Team, the Executive Chef, CG Chef de Cuisine, and the baking team members, the Lead Baker works to achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
The Lead Baker is responsible for working closely with the Operations team to establish or improve systems to maintain proper inventory for baking-related food items, as well as baking and pastry related items such as pans, bread baskets, decorating tools, etc. This includes estimating the need for ingredients and submitting orders to the culinary team or pastry exclusive vendors.
The Lead Baker will help to guide baking team members and also learn new techniques and
skills, such as:
- Production planning
- Recipe development with Executive Chef/Culinary Director
- Recipe Costing
- Inventory Management
The Lead Baker must work to achieve concept objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness and contributing to a positive, productive working environment.
Administrative
The Lead Baker assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control (food preparation and costing guides), inventory and waste management are in place are kept up to date and consistently utilized; Helps to ensure POS and staff training documentation is updated with all new menu items, recipes, pricing, etc.
They are responsible for completion and/or verification of opening and closing procedures and contributes to training and informing staff on new pastries or menu items. The Lead Baker is responsible for working closely with the baking team to establish or improve systems to maintain proper inventory for baking-related food items, as well as baking and pastry related items such as pans, bread baskets, decorating tools, etc.
The Lead Baker is responsible for assisting with hiring, orientation and on-going training and performance management for the baking staff. They work with shift leaders on scheduling shifts for all team and identifying training needs for new hires as well as existing staff for on-going staff development.
Compliance
The Lead Baker ensures that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive
maintenance and other standards are consistently met. Ensures that prep and baking space are clean and well maintained at all times. Works to contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by adhering to company policies and procedures for First Aid, Security, and Fire Safety. Follows correct and hygienic food handling procedures.
Compensation
The Lead Baker will receive an annual base salary of $48,000 for an average 45 to 50-hour work week. Any service shifts accepted for 1649 Catering & Wholesale will not be counted towards the Lead Bakers accumulation of hours and will be paid in addition to the salary listed as per outlined for each engagement. For weeks where production demands would require additional hours above the 45-hour average, additional compensation may be offered ahead of time to ensure the baking teams are being compensated fairly for additional hours worked. As a full-time employee you can earn up to 14 days of paid personal time off (PTO) per year for vacation or sick leave to use at your discretion. You accrue PTO at the rate of 1.16 days per month worked, up to a maximum of 14 days per calendar year. PTO does not roll over from one fiscal year to the next. PTO requests for more than two (2) consecutive days must be pre-approved in writing eight weeks before your leave is requested and may not be approved during high volume times of the year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
