RHEA Recruitment, an international recruitment agency specializing in the hospitality and restaurant industry, is looking for one of its clients:

HEAD BAKERS (M/F) – USA

Locations: Miami, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles

Objective:

To foster a strong team culture where each member can thrive and grow sustainably.

We are looking for professionals who are eager to work in a multicultural environment, where positive energy, a good atmosphere, and collaboration are central to the brand’s values.

If these values resonate with you and you want to contribute to a work environment built on support, openness, and well-being, APPLY NOW!

Our pastry shops, designed as neighborhood stores, offer a collection of pastries, viennoiseries, breads, brunches, and a culinary range that combines tradition and modernity.

Key Responsibilities under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef:

• Oversee and supervise bakery production.
• Manage a team of 8 people daily.
• Participate actively in bread preparation and viennoiserie baking.
• Apply and ensure production guidelines are followed.
• Maintain clear communication with other teams and services.
• Train and support team members daily.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef on staff scheduling.
• Ensure hygiene standards and HACCP procedures are respected.
• Master the use of equipment: mixers, weighing, dividing, shaping, baking in hearth ovens, and ventilation.
• Lead and produce viennoiseries using a dough sheeter.

Desired Profile:

Passionate about baking, you ideally have solid experience in a similar position and enjoy working as part of a team. Your professional and personal experiences will enable you to bring technical expertise and positive energy to the store.

Your Strengths:

• Genuine passion for the craft and contagious energy.
• Mastery of flour characteristics and baking production processes.
• Experience with mechanical mixers and cleaning equipment.
• Proven managerial skills.

Contribute to R&D development projects.

As Head Baker, you will:

• Be responsible for the daily production of the team, which will grow from 4 to 7/8 people.
• Prepare and bake a wide range of bakery products, including bread and viennoiseries.
• Ensure consistent quality and freshness while adhering to hygiene standards.
• Manage stock and ingredient orders necessary for production.
• Clean and maintain production equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in baking and at least 1 year as Head Baker or Production Manager.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail to ensure the quality of finished products.

Preferred Profile:

• Experience in day or night bakery shifts, with the ability to handle high volume production, acquired in bakeries such as Paul, Eric Kayser, Boulangerie Ange, Louise, Sophie Lebreuilly, or similar.
• Significant experience in store/lab (not necessarily in hospitality).

Conditions: Attractive package to be discussed based on profile.

Are you ready for a new challenge in the United States? Send us your CV, references, and portfolio at rhearecrutement@gmail.com.

Are you passionate about bakery and pastry? Join a dynamic and ambitious team as Head Baker and bring your talent to the table of excellence! Apply now!