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Head Sweets baker

Great Harvest Bread Company
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Sweets Baker to lead our confectionery team in crafting exceptional desserts and confections. This pivotal role combines culinary artistry with leadership, ensuring the highest standards of quality, creativity, and presentation. As the Head Sweets Baker, you will oversee all aspects of sweets production, from recipe development to final packaging, inspiring your team to deliver delightful treats that captivate our customers’ senses. Your expertise in cake decorating, pastry techniques, and food handling will be essential in elevating our sweet offerings and maintaining a vibrant, innovative bakery environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and baking of a wide variety of sweets with precision and flair.
  • Manage food production workflows to optimize efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Supervise the packaging of finished products to ensure they are visually appealing, properly labeled, and protected during transit.
  • Train and mentor bakery staff on baking techniques, food handling procedures, knife skills, and culinary best practices.
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new recipes and seasonal treats that excite our clientele.
  • Maintain inventory levels for ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed to ensure smooth operations.
  • Uphold food safety standards across all bakery processes, ensuring compliance with health regulations at all times.
  • Support catering and special event orders by preparing large quantities of sweets with precision and consistency.
  • Foster a positive team environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Proven pastry & sweets experience with a strong background in baking, and food preparation.
  • Extensive kitchen experience within the food industry or restaurant environment.
  • Demonstrated culinary expertise in baking techniques, and food safety protocols.
  • Prior leadership experience managing a bakery or culinary team is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of packaging methods suitable for retail or catering purposes.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently under pressure.
  • Passion for innovation in sweets creation coupled with attention to detail and quality control. Join us as our Head Sweets Baker to craft irresistible desserts that delight every customer! Bring your culinary talent, leadership skills, and passion for sweets to create memorable experiences through beautifully crafted confections in a lively bakery environment dedicated to excellence.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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