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Bread Baker

Bread Baker

Out of Thin Air • Los Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role

The Bread Jr Manager is a hands-on production leader responsible for executing and supporting daily bread production while serving as a technical anchor on shift.

This role is ideal for an experienced bread baker who deeply understands live sourdough fermentation, baker’s math, and dough behavior, and is ready to step into leadership without fully owning department-wide planning or reporting.

You will work directly on the floor, lead by example, support team flow, and act as the first line of problem-solving when dough, timing, or production conditions shift.

Mission Alignment

Bread is the foundation of our craft. This role exists to protect quality, consistency, and team rhythm through technical skill, reliability, and calm leadership.

You live Trust, Respect, and Excellence by mastering the dough, supporting your team, and communicating clearly in a demanding production environment.

Key Responsibilities Bread Production & Technical Execution

  • Execute daily bread production from mixing through bake-off

  • Work confidently with:

    • Live sourdough starters

    • Baker’s math (hydration, yield, scaling)

    • Fermentation timing and dough assessment

  • Adjust process in real time based on:

    • Temperature

    • Humidity

    • Dough condition

  • Ensure all bread meets quality, volume, and timing standards

Shift Leadership & Team Support

  • Act as the lead baker on assigned shifts

  • Set pace, tone, and flow during early morning production

  • Support and coach bakers on:

    • Technique

    • Efficiency

    • Consistency

  • Flag issues early to the Area Manager (staffing, dough issues, timing risks)

Systems, Cleanliness & Communication

  • Follow and uphold bread SOPs

  • Maintain a clean, food-safe workstation and production space

  • Communicate clearly with:

    • Area Manager: Bread

    • Pastry, prep, or packing leads as needed

  • Help ensure accurate counts and handoffs

Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

  • 5 days per week availability

  • Reliable transportation (early mornings required)

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Sourdough fermentation

    • Baker’s math

    • Dough handling and bread production

  • Prior professional bread baking experience

  • Ability to lead calmly under pressure

Measures of Success

Trust

  • Shows up prepared, on time, and reliable

  • Communicates problems early and clearly

Respect

  • Leads without ego

  • Supports team members through action and knowledge

Excellence

  • Bread is consistent, accurate, and on time

  • Production runs smoothly with minimal last-minute issues

  • Team feels supported and confident during shifts

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