Lead Baker | Scratch Production Leader | Build Bakery Teams | $75-$95K

Lead Baker – Hands-On Production & Team Development

Wichita, KS, US
$75,000 – $95,000

We are hiring a Lead Baker to oversee scratch baking production, maintain consistency, and help develop strong bakery teams across a growing multi-location operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role , ideal for someone who leads from the kitchen, not from an office, and enjoys high-volume production baking.

What You’ll Do

You will lead daily bakery production and ensure consistent execution across locations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead scratch production of bakery items including:
• • Donuts
  • Artisan breads & bagels
  • Croissants, danish, laminated doughs
  • Muffins, cookies, brownies, and core bakery items
• Ensure consistency in quality across all stores
• Train and develop in-store bakery teams
• Support standardized recipes and production systems
• Improve execution, workflow, and efficiency
• Work fully hands-on in daily production (not a desk role)
• Help elevate overall bakery performance across the region

What We’re Looking For

• 3–7 years professional baking experience
• Strong background in high-volume bakery production
• Donuts, bread, or café/bakery experience preferred
• Experience training or leading bakery teams
• Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation, and consistency
• Comfortable with early morning production shifts

⭐ Ideal Candidate

• Senior Baker, Lead Baker, or Bakery Supervisor (production-focused)
• Grocery bakery, café chain, or regional bakery experience
• Strong operator who leads by example
• Thrives in structured, fast-paced production environments

Not a Fit If:

• Corporate executive-only bakery background
• Fine dining pastry chef without production volume experience
• R&D or innovation-only roles
• Not comfortable working hands-on in production

Compensation

• $75,000 – $95,000 base salary

Thank you!