Bakery Production Team Leader

Company: Fresh Baguette
Location: Germantown
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to seven retail locations, 2 production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve hundreds of coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year. Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We are seeking dynamic, passionate, hands-on Bakery Production Team Leader to join our Bread-Baking and Viennese teams to help support our growing large-scale bakery production. The Bakery Production Team Leader"s role is to lead and coach our team to ensure quality standards are met in daily production operations to deliver outstanding product and financial profitability. Products are Fresh Baguette"s most cherished items such as the traditional Croissant, Nutella Croissant, Kougin Amann, Apple Danish, and Ham and Cheese Croissants or artisanal breads such as the Baguette and Sourdough loaf. As a Bakery Production Team Leader You Will:Lead team members in daily bakery operations in collaboration with Bakery Managers to ensure compliance with food safety and occupational safety regulations, as well as adherence to company policies and proceduresTrain new and existing team members on how to operate effectively and retrain them as necessary to maintain quality standardsCommunicate all steps of the product-making process to team members and ensure compliance, from mixing and sheeting to shaping and bakingApply production process changes and update related training to reflect new informationEnsure team behavior aligns with company policies and cultureResolve product or people issues with the Bakery ManagerAnticipate production quantities and ensure the team maintains a steady pace using tracking systems in placeProvide direct support to the team when facing unforeseen issues, ensuring a safe and supportive work environmentEncourage team growth and development, giving everyone a chance to excel Our BenefitsPay: $55,00-$65,00/yearPaid Time Off Health Insurance After 90 Days401(k)401(k) Match40% Employee DiscountFree MealAnniversary Gift CardMonthly Wellness Reimbursement Program HoursOpen Availability to work as early as 5:00AM and as late as 12:00AM Monday-Sunday5 Days a WeekFlexible to meet variable production demandsEarly mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as requiredWorking EnvironmentWorking in a large-scale production and distribution bakery with high food safety and sanitation standards producing thousands of products a dayExposure to hot and cold temperatures and noise from equipmentFast-paced team environment creating hundreds of bread or Viennese products a dayFriendly cooperation among team membersCreate a positive and respectful work environment QualificationsMust have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, e.g., experience as a shift leader or supervisor of 10+ team membersMust have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a bakery, kitchen, or large-scale productionKnowledge of bread mixing, fermentation, shaping, baking and pastry or culinary fundamentals is required1+ years of previous artisan bread baking, French baking, or Viennese is preferredKnowledge of all areas of bakery productionA passion for artisanal bread and Viennese and a commitment to excellenceAbility to demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, safety, and sanitation practices.Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentMust be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, and accept constructive criticism from supervisorsBeing attentive to details.Have the ability to work in fast-paced in a dynamic environment.Commitment to high standards of quality controlExperience with hiring, training, motivating their teamRequirementsHigh school or equivalent education is requiredTraining in a culinary institute is a plusAssociate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar is preferredMust be able to read & write EnglishMust be able to have reliable transportationWorking proficiency in EnglishAuthorized to work in the United States of America without sponsorshipMust be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and stand for 8+ hoursAbility to work with computers and technology efficientlyExcellent problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration and teamwork in a culturally and linguistically diverse teamRequires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, reaching, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability, and visual acuityFull open availability to resolve issues whenever they happenAdhere to Fresh Baguette"s core values: Integrity, Respect, Committed, Reliable, Team Players, and Customer-OrientedJob Types: Full-time Pay: $55,00-$65,00/yearBenefits:Paid VacationsHealth InsuranceWellness Reimbursement401K and 401K MatchFree Meal and Coffee40% Employee DiscountAnniversary Gift CardExciting growth opportunitiesEnvironment type:Large Scale Production and Distribution CenterCold and hot temperaturesLoud noisesShift:Shifts can be between 5:00 AM and 12AM5 days a weekWeekly day range:Monday to SundayEvery weekendWork Location: In person Learn more about us at https://www.freshbaguette.net/jobs/ PI215d4a020513-25660-36934582

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