Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
We're looking for leaders to join our team at Thea. There are dynamic, hand-on roles in bread and pastry production, guiding a small team eager to learn and explore. Please include your resume and a brief cover letter in order to be considered for this role.
Pastry Sous
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Working as a part of our pastry team, while also leading and organizing the program. This role is ~45 hours, 5 days a week.
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Produce all pastries for Thea (laminated doughs, loaves, cakes and yeasted breads) maintaining consistency and product according to designated pars.
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Creating time for R&D in order to push the pastry program forward while also maintaining the volume for Thea
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Training people who may have never baked before, teaching them the right way, and keeping standards high while doing it.
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Being part of a bigger picture. Thea isn’t just a bakery. It’s a busy space shared with our savory program and coffee team. We host special events, offer catering and holiday programming, and are always looking for new ways to expand our offerings in Fort Greene. The right person for this role is passionate, patient, flexible and excited to be part of a bigger team.
Bread Sous
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Working as a part of our bread team, while also leading and organizing the program. This role is ~45 hours, 5 days a week.
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Produce breads for Thea and Theodora, maintaining consistency and product according to designated pars.
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Creating time for R&D in order to push the bread program forward while also maintaining the volume for Thea and Theodora.
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Training people who may have never baked before, teaching them the right way, and keeping standards high while doing it.
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Being part of a bigger picture. Thea isn’t just a bakery. It’s a busy space shared with our savory program and coffee team. We host special events, offer catering and holiday programming, and are always looking for new ways to expand our offerings in Fort Greene. The right person for this role is passionate, patient, flexible and excited to be part of a bigger team.
What we’re looking for:
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Someone with 1-3 years of experience in either sourdough bread or pastry (particularly viennoiserie), with an interest in experimentation and R&D.
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Natural Teachers — patient, but serious about quality. Experience in training, management and leadership is a must, Spanish language experience is a plus!
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A person who can both take charge and also roll up their sleeves next to the team.
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Someone who thrives in a high-energy, and ever-changing environment and is ready to take on DOH compliance, ordering, organization, coordinating with prep and porters, and helping to maintain our shared work environment.
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A person who wants to be part of our larger restaurant family and explore the ways to connect Thea's bread team with the broader Thea, Theodora and Miss Ada teams.
Why this might be for you:
This role is a mix of leadership, production, R&D and community. If you want to work at a high level, teach others, and be part of a growing group that values consistency, volume, and creativity, this could be your spot.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance for Full Time Employees
- Paid Time Off
- Commuter Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a growing company
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 7 hours]
- Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily
- Be comfortable bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs, and moving.
- Be comfortable walking up and down stairs frequently, including while carrying large containers
Thea is an equal opportunity employer. Thea does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Experience With Mixing Dough (Specifically Sourdough, Enriched Dough, Focaccia, Etc)
Ability to Work Collaboratively in a Team
Leadership/Management Experience
Strong Communication Skills
Experience With Mixing Dough Specifically Working With Sourdough, Enriched Dough, Focaccia, Etc.
Adaptability to Changing Environments
Experience With Mixing Dough (Sourdough, Enriched Dough, Focaccia, Etc.)
Problem Solving Skills
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