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Head Baker
Goldfinch Gourmet Foods – Morrisville, VT
Full-Time | Competitive Pay Based on Experience
At Goldfinch Gourmet Foods, we believe exceptional bakeries are built by exceptional teams. We are seeking an experienced Head Baker who is not only highly skilled in artisan baking, but who also takes pride in teaching, mentoring, and developing others.
This leadership role is about far more than producing beautiful pastries and breads. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys sharing knowledge, building confidence in others, improving production systems, and creating a positive kitchen culture where everyone succeeds together.
If you believe the measure of a great leader is the strength of the team they build, we would love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily bakery production with consistency and excellence.
- Produce high-quality artisan breads, French pastries, viennoiserie, cakes, and seasonal specialties.
- Train and mentor bakers at all skill levels, helping them develop professional techniques and confidence.
- Create clear production methods and standard operating procedures that improve consistency and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflow, increase productivity, and reduce waste without compromising quality.
- Foster a collaborative kitchen where questions are encouraged and learning is part of every day.
- Work closely with the Chef to develop new products and seasonal offerings.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization.
Who You Are
You're an accomplished baker, but more importantly, you're a leader who enjoys helping others become better bakers.
You understand that sharing knowledge strengthens the entire team. You are patient, approachable, and take satisfaction in watching others master new skills. You lead by example, communicate respectfully, and understand that a successful bakery depends on teamwork—not individual ego.
You have experience with one or more of the following:
- French pastries and laminated doughs
- Artisan breads and naturally leavened products
- Cakes and desserts
- Viennoiserie and specialty bakery production
Qualifications
- 3 years of professional baking experience (lead or supervisory experience preferred)
- Strong technical knowledge of French pastries, artisan bread, cakes, or laminated doughs
- Experience training, coaching, or mentoring bakery staff
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to build efficient production systems while maintaining exceptional quality
- Positive attitude, humility, and a collaborative leadership style
Why Join Goldfinch Gourmet Foods?
We're building a bakery known for craftsmanship, hospitality, and continuous learning. We invest in our people and believe the best kitchens are those where knowledge is shared freely and everyone has the opportunity to grow.
If you are passionate about artisan baking, enjoy developing people, and want to help build a bakery where teamwork and excellence go hand in hand, we encourage you to apply.
When you apply, tell us about a time you trained someone successfully or improved a bakery's production process. We'd love to hear how you've helped a team grow—not just the products you've created.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Morrisville, VT 05661
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000