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!