Head Baker

Head Baker – Copperleaf Bakery (Harlem, NYC)

Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Growth Potential

Copperleaf Bakery is a craft-driven bakery-café located in Harlem, building a reputation for standout viennoiserie, slow-fermented sourdough, and unique, globally inspired pastries. We are gearing up for the New Year and seeking a Lead Baker to take the reins of our bakery kitchen and staff.

We’re not a factory—we’re a high-quality, neighborhood-focused operation where care, detail, and creativity are non-negotiable. This is a chance to help shape something special from the ground up. This is a perfect opportunity for a skilled and passionate baker looking to grow into a lead position and showcase their talent and leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Own the viennoiserie program—croissants, cardamom buns, and other laminated favorites
• Oversee daily sourdough production, enriched doughs, and seasonal bakes
• Ensure consistency and quality control from mix to final bake
• Train and mentor junior bakers and prep assistants
• Collaborate with the Lead Cook (savory) and Dessert Production Lead to maintain smooth back-of-house operations
• Help build out systems, schedules, and standards with the founding team
• Keep the kitchen clean, compliant, efficient, and joyful

What You Bring

• 7+ years of commercial baking experience, including hands-on lamination and naturally leavened bread
• 2-3 years of experience in a leadership role, such as sous-chef, kitchen/bakery manager, or lead baker.
• A strong eye for precision and a sense for flavor, with an ability to troubleshoot, tweak, and scale
• Experience in training others or leading a team, with strong communication skills
• Must have a strong aesthetic sense--design background is a plus
• Calm, focused, and clean
• A love of collaboration—this role is key to setting the tone for our kitchen culture.

What We Offer

• Supportive, transparent ownership and opportunity to grow with us
• Employee discounts and participation in product development
• A creative, tight-knit environment where your input truly matters

Location:

Our home is Harlem, a neighborhood known for its dynamic history, culture, diversity, and unmistakable creative energy. Our location is close to the B, C, and 1 trains.

To Apply:

Send your resume, a brief intro, and (if available) photos or examples of your work to . Tell us what excites you about working with laminated doughs, or what your dream bakery culture looks like.