Head Baker Position
Thank you for your interest in our Head Baker position! At Crisp Kitchen & Juice we’re on a soul-satisfying mission to make it a whole lot easier to stay deliciously energized amid life’s daily hustle! Our goal is to nourish our guests, our community, our team and our planet as we live wholeheartedly by our motto, “Elevate Your Everyday!”, with passion and purpose.
We thrive on a sense of community and connection and we’re delighted to celebrate abundance over deprivation. We’re excited to open our inaugural brick and mortar location in St. Helena after several years of proving the concept in the Napa Valley via pop ups, farmers markets, private events and more. And we’re proud to deliver a culinary-forward, creative, fresh take on what we provide here on multiple platforms, with local, seasonal and sustainability as paramount.
We anticipate a robust baking program where we’ll be challenging the status quo on taste and flavor with alternative flours, sourdough breads, and innovative techniques … the products already much anticipated Valley-wide!
We offer this all in a relaxed and welcoming, hip café setting that includes skylight streaming in throughout and an open kitchen concept with a nod to local and like-minded wine and craft beer producers as well as local artisans, and a fun lifestyle retail element. We’ve developed a state-of-the-art online ordering platform, curbside delivery and an extensive grab-and-go element. Come join us as we raise the bar for what an innovative, nourishing, yet quick respite from everyone’s busy day can be!
At Crisp Kitchen & Juice you’ll find:
Energizing, plant-rich, innovative and sustainably sourced food including mindfully sourced meats, fowl and fish.
Seasonal, chef-driven menus bursting with vibrant flavor, color and just plain deliciousness! Careful attention to detail and aesthetic presentation are also key.
Artisan and alternative-flour sourdough breads plus a wide variety of baked goods, many of which are surprisingly gluten free.
Creative combinations and inspiring flavors in our beverage offerings: bottled fresh-pressed juice, smoothies, coffee/espresso, tea, local craft beer, wine, cocktails, liquid desserts and apoptogenic tonics and elixirs.
Real food with unsurpassed nutrition that everyone will feel great about putting into their body, whether they’re anywhere along the continuum from vegan to vegetarian to carnivore or omnivore!
In-house produced and packaged market goods along with a robust lifestyle retail selection. Workshops and hosted events will also be part of our event programming.
Total Compensation:
We have generous benefits, perks, career opportunities and competitive compensation packages that will be sure to please.
Includes:
Work in a dynamic, passion and purpose driven environment
Bonus potential
Health benefits program
Paid vacation
50% off of prepared food
Discounts on all retail and house-made packaged provisions
Plus, exceptional education for all such as fresh from farm ingredient sourcing, ferments, wine, craft beer, specialty coffee and more.
Expand your knowledge of food & beverage including adaptogens, tonics and tinctures
Opportunities for career growth within an organization of passionate, guest service oriented professionals as we expand locations.
Key Elements of The Baker Position:
Actively promote a positive atmosphere and culture of excellence through leadership, teamwork, respect, job knowledge, solid work ethic, flexibility and an exceptionally courteous attitude
Create, implement and maintain bakery and production systems, tools and process
Passionate, skilled and creative in your approach to baking as well as open to learning new techniques
Depth of knowledge of sourdough, alternative flours and unconventional ingredients a +
Know the products, ingredients and sources and can describe our offerings to customers
Provide excellent baked goods in an efficient, professional manner
Follow current recipe line up and execute recipes, perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products; quality improvement standards always top of mind
Execute R&D and testing of ingredients where needed to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls
Measure, combine and scale ingredients/recipes using mixers, blenders, etc.
Along with a wide variety of breads, ability to execute an array of baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, desserts, etc.
Attention to detail is key; Decorating and displaying finished products to highest level of bakery aesthetics
Enhance product presentation, and process orders from customers
Efficient and friendly with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction.
Organized, decisive, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of baking techniques.
Implement strategies to assure 100% bakery quality satisfaction
Monitor and enforce food safety, housekeeping and sanitation standards
Practice a relentless pursuit of consistency, quality, order, and cleanliness. Able to enforce standards
Fill-in for fellow employees to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
Desired Skills and Experience:
Minimum 1-year baking in a commercial environment
Extensive knowledge of kitchen and baking equipment and small wares
Extensive knowledge of baking ingredients with a focus on plant-based food a +
Enthusiastic & positive attitude with excellent verbal communication skills
Baking technical skill set, depth and experience
Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to ideas from others
Diversity - Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
Judgment - Exhibit sound and accurate judgment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to step into any role at any time based on business needs
Extremely reliable, dedicated and willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays