Lead Baker

Job description:

Lead Baker
Ferrane Bakery – Brooklyn Heights, NY

About Us

Ferrane Bakery is an artisanal, Scandinavian-inspired bakery and café in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Our menu celebrates Swedish sandwiches, artisanal breads, and pastries crafted with care, precision, and passion. Since opening in 2025, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite known for our craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and welcoming atmosphere.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Lead Baker to oversee and take ownership of daily bread production within our artisanal but fast-paced kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced baker who thrives on both craft and organization — balancing production excellence with mentorship, precision, and teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Oversee and participate in all aspects of daily bread production, including mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking
• Create and maintain weekly production schedules for the bread department and staff
• Manage staff scheduling, ensuring proper coverage for all shifts
• Coordinate daily prep lists, baking order, and quality control for consistency and timing
• Oversee ingredient inventory, manage ordering, and track usage to minimize waste
• Conduct daily quality checks to ensure uniformity in texture, flavor, and bake quality
• Maintain clear communication with ownership and the Lead Pastry Cook, including daily updates, shift reports, and production goals
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, upholding health and sanitation policies
• Mentor and train bakers, fostering a positive and growth-oriented team culture
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement in workflow, production timing, and ingredient efficiency

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of professional bread baking experience (artisan, sourdough, or Swedish-style preferred)
• Formal education in baking or culinary arts (preferred, but not required)
• Strong understanding of fermentation, proofing, shaping, and bake timing
• Proven ability to manage production scheduling, shift leadership, and small-team coordination
• Experience with inventory management, vendor communication, and quality control
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work holidays and weekends
• Ability to stand for a full shift and lift 50+ lbs as needed
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Familiarity with Swedish-style breads is a plus — but not required

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity for creative input and advancement
• Daily staff meal and coffee
• Supportive, tight-knit work environment
• Participation in a portion of the bakery’s tip pool

Shifts Needed

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Shift start times 12 AM , 4AM or 8 AM
• Occasional overnight production or prep shifts may be required, depending on seasonal or special-order needs
• Two consecutive days off
• Anticipated immediate start date

We Are Looking For

• Passionate about breadmaking, fermentation, and traditional baking craft
• Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership
• Kind, communicative, and respectful in a small team setting
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Excited to contribute ideas and grow with a young, expanding bakery

Learn More About Ferrane Bakery

• Eater New York -
• The New York Times -

Required Skills

• Bread making and Fermentation Techniques
• Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Collaboration and Team Leadership
• Positive Attitude and Commitment to Quality
• Dependability and Work Ethic
• Effective Communication Skills

To Apply

Apply directly through Culinary Agents or email your résumé and a brief message about your baking experience to [email protected].
We look forward to meeting our next great Lead Baker and welcoming you to the Ferrane family.