Job Title: Assistant Head Baker

Job Description:

The Assistant Head Baker will work closely with the Head Baker to guide the team of bakers by modeling successful behaviors and ensuring compliance of Floriole systems and procedures in the kitchen. The Assistant Head Baker will be expected to contribute to daily production, assist with coaching team members daily on performance, and work with the Head Baker to maintain standards and guide the team to execute production effectively and efficiently. The Assistant Head Baker will ensure the quality of Floriole food and the production of the proper quantities- working closely with the management team to build and execute strategies around big picture goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to empower the team of bakers to support Floriole’s continued success and growth. This position is considered a stepping stone to the Head Baker position and will prepare the individual to step into this position in the future.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• 90% production, 10% administrative work

• Reports to the Head Baker & General Manager.
• Fills in for the Head Baker when necessary.

• Understands & upholds Floriole's mission statement & guiding principles
• Proficiency in all stations: Baker 1, Baker 2, Prep, Bread Mixer
• Analyze historical sales data, current inventory, and existing templates to produce product pars and production plans for the bakers.
• Assists with modeling, training, and coaching new and existing team members on recipes for all food items made in the cafe, systems and processes, sanitation and food safety, and other kitchen aspects.
• Follows and assists in ensuring compliance of Floriole systems and procedures, and works with the management team to improve these systems as necessary.
• Assists with measuring and documenting team member performance and compliance.
• Facilitates the accurate ordering, receiving, labeling, storing, and FIFO-ing of all product inventory and communicates /follows up with vendors when necessary.
• Works with the leadership team to plan holiday menus and execute holiday production and pick-up strategy.
• Assists with overseeing quality control and takes necessary corrective steps to maintain product standards.
• Assists with R+D. Develops existing recipes as necessary and facilitates and encourages the R+D process successfully with the team of bakers.
• Ensures kitchen & workspaces are neat, clean and sanitary and ensures compliance with sanitation regulations and requirements.
• Leads and participates actively in team meetings and events, and solicits active participation from the team.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, go up and down stairs and work standing for long periods of time.

Job Details:

• Full-Time Position
• Weekends and Holidays are a must. 
• Shifts are scheduled between 6am - 3pm (subject to change)
• Eligible for health insurance after 90 days (50% employer contribution). 
• Sick leave and PTO in accordance with Chicago law

• Starts at $19.00/ hour + tips

The Success Patterns for this position are: 

• Results- and data-driven; detail-oriented.
• Exceptionally organized and can self-manage many ongoing, complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.
• Experience working in a kitchen. Minimum of 1 year.
• Kitchen leadership experience is a plus.
• IL Food Handler Certificate required.
• Servsafe Manager City of Chicago Certificate preferred.
• Servsafe Allergen Certificate preferred.

To Apply:

• Email [email protected]
• Please write in subject line “Assistant Head Baker”
• Please attach your resume as a PDF document. 
• Include 3 references (name, phone number, email and work relationship)
• Tell us why you want to work at Floriole.