Bakery Production Lead

Colossus Bread is looking for one experienced bakery leader to lead our production team, under our Pastry Chef! Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, and engaged. We are currently based out of Long Beach but will soon be moving to our new bakery facility in Anaheim, CA! We are looking for someone to train now in Long Beach with the intention of leading our team in Anaheim along with our Bake Lead and Pastry Chef. :)

We are a woman-owned seasonally driven bakery and cafe serving Long Beach and San Pedro. We specialize in old world sourdough bread, handcrafted croissants and seasonally inspired danishes and other pastries. Our menu changes often and is inspired by the farmers market, herbs and fruit. Our work environment is collaborative and we aim to encourage education and growth at all levels.

Our ideal candidate leads by example, is reliable, and passionate about our company mission to build community through wholesome food, community partnerships, and meaningful interactions.

Responsibilities

Train and develop staff of bakers to company standards along with Owner/Chef

Anticipate ingredient needs and order, arrange and re-stock accordingly, ordering

Ensure a productive kitchen flow and speed that upholds business standards and meet business goals

Manage staff and ensure staff take regular breaks

Assist in hiring, regular reviews, provide feedback to staff members and management

Develop new dishes/pastries in line with the seasons and market availability

Keep and organize an orderly and clean kitchen, uphold standards of cleanliness with bakery team and in conjunction with other leaders

Work collaboratively with Chef De Cuisine, FOH Cafe Manager, Owner and Pastry Chef to create cohesive menus in line with our company perspective and vision.

Assist with costing and testing of new recipes

Monitor quality control of products. Accept and provide constructive feedback to bakery team and from leadership and customers

Qualifications

Experience in a kitchen management role, extensive experience with pastry production

High familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes, and health and safety guidelines

Bakery math, experience scaling up and down large recipes

Able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed, enthusiasm for building a positive and educational team culture.

Passion for order, efficiency, and quality in a bakery-setting

Adaptable to high traffic and kitchen volume

Passion for people, ability to promote and maintain a positive work culture

Experience with laminated pastries, seasonal fruit pastry and naturally leavened bread

Ability to stand for extended periods of time and work on your feet for up to 8 hours

Ability to lift 50 + pounds and operate bakery machinery and equipment

Benefits

-Colossus offers a 50% employer contribution to our group healthcare and dental plans through Covered California (available for full-time employees after probationary 3 months employment)

-Weekly loaf of bread

-Unlimited drip coffee and espresso

-50% discount on housemade goods, 25% discount on non-housemade retail and grocery goods

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.