Head Bread Baker - Eataly Flatiron

The Head Bread baker oversees the production of bread products for an Eataly location, including but not limited to: breads, Roman style pizza, rolls, focaccia and seasonal items. The Head Baker leads and develops a team of Bakers and Sales Associates in a 24-hour-operating bakery.Reports directly to the General Manager of Retail and reports functionally to the Eataly USA Corporate Head of Bakery.Prepares bread products for restaurant and retail operations in accordance with Eataly’s authentic Italian recipes and quality standards using the highest quality Italian and local flours and other ingredientsMaintains and nurtures natural yeast, local and organic flour, and naturally leavened productsManages the bakery team of 15-20 employees: hires, schedules, approves vacation, submits payroll, provides feedback and motivation, trains on products, ingredients and processes, and handles terminationsCollaborates closely with the GM of Retail to ensure all necessary parties are aware of daily bakery activities, including absences, schedule coverage and product availabilityDocuments, investigates, elevates and resolves all employee and guest incidentsCommunicates with the Head Chef, GM of Retail and Corporate Head of Bakery on new recipesOrders and monitors inventory of all ingredients and products for the bakery, including tracking and documenting daily transfers and waste in the appropriate systemReviews financial information such as sales/costs and monitors budget to ensure efficient operation and spending within the specified budget; works with GM of Retail to correct any deviations from the budgetMaintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standardsPerforms other duties as required or assigned