What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Baker position at Lever Coffee?
Job Title: Lead Baker
Pay: $25–30 per hour (after tips)
Job description:
About us – Lever Coffee & Bakery is a community-driven coffee shop and bakery. Everything is made in-house and baked fresh daily. We pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and being a welcoming neighborhood space.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Baker to take ownership of our bakery program. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicative, and passionate about both craft and leadership. You’ll be responsible not only for production, but also for guiding the bakery team, maintaining quality standards, managing costs, and contributing new ideas to the menu.
You’ll work closely with the coffee shop manager to ensure smooth daily operations and a cohesive customer experience.
Shift/Schedule – flexible shift start time
Wednesday - Sunday preferred
Experience – 4 years baking or pastry experience required
Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Must have experience making croissants and laminated doughs using a sheeter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily bakery operations and production schedule
- Oversee and execute production of croissants, bread dough, puff pastry, cookies, pies, and more
- Develop and introduce new, innovative recipes and seasonal offerings
- Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across all baked goods
- Monitor and manage cost of goods sold (COGS), including ingredient usage and waste reduction
- Accurately scale recipes and calculate production quantities
- Ensure a clean, organized, and well-maintained kitchen
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with the coffee shop manager and team
- Train, support, and motivate team members while fostering a positive work environment
- Problem-solve in real time and adapt to daily operational needs
Requirements:
- ServSafe Food Handler® Card – CA
- Strong understanding of food safety, handling, and storage procedures
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently when needed
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and collaborate
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, early-morning production environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong attention to detail in following recipes and measuring ingredients
What We’re Looking For:
- A natural leader who is friendly, approachable, and team-oriented
- Someone who takes initiative and ownership of their work
- A creative baker who enjoys experimenting and improving systems
- A problem-solver who can balance quality, efficiency, and cost
- Someone who works hard but also knows how to have fun and build team culture
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Holidays as needed
- Wednesday-Sunday preferred
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30