What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Baker position at The Crumby Bakeshop?
NOW HIRING: HEAD BAKER
The Crumby Bakeshop | Houston, TX
The Crumby Bakeshop is looking for an experienced, organized, and passionate Head Baker to lead our daily bakery production!
We're a small, creative bakeshop specializing in scratch-made pastries, cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, has a keen eye for detail, and can confidently lead a team while keeping our bakery running smoothly.
Our ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, maintains high standards, and knows how to balance efficiency with quality. This position plays a key role in ensuring our pastry cases are stocked, customer orders are fulfilled, and every product meets The Crumby Bakeshop's standards.
Key Responsibilities
Bakery Production & Quality Control
- Lead and actively participate in daily production of retail pastries, cookies, muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cakes, and other baked goods.
- Oversee the preparation and completion of all pastry orders, ensuring accuracy, quality, and on-time fulfillment.
- Maintain consistency in recipes, portion sizes, baking techniques, and presentation.
- Plan and prioritize daily production to ensure retail cases are stocked appropriately and customer orders are completed.
- Monitor product freshness, quality, and waste.
Team Leadership & Organization
- Supervise, train, and support baking assistants in their daily responsibilities.
- Delegate tasks effectively and maintain an organized, productive workflow.
- Ensure team members follow established recipes, procedures, and quality standards.
- Provide constructive feedback and help develop the skills of the baking team.
- Take ownership of daily production, proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
Inventory & Kitchen Operations
- Monitor ingredient and supply inventory, ensuring necessary items are available for production.
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and communicate purchasing needs.
- Assist with production planning, prep lists, and organization of upcoming orders.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures.
- Communicate regularly with the owner regarding production needs, staffing, and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of professional baking experience.
- Leadership: Previous experience supervising or training kitchen staff strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of scratch baking, recipe execution, ingredient handling, and production techniques.
- Organization: Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
- Attention to Detail: Commitment to consistent quality, accuracy, and presentation.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing production needs.
- Creativity: Enthusiasm for contributing new ideas, seasonal flavors, and product improvements.
- Education: Culinary or pastry degree is a plus, but equivalent professional experience is equally valued.
Schedule & Physical Requirements
- Early morning availability is required. Shifts begin at 5:00 AM.
- Must be dependable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced bakery environment.
- Must be available to work Saturdays and during peak holiday seasons as scheduled.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
What We're Looking For
Above all, we're looking for someone who takes ownership and pride in their work.
We want a leader who can walk into the kitchen, assess what needs to be done, organize their team, and make it happen. Someone who cares just as much about consistency and efficiency as they do about making delicious baked goods.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20