Kitchen Manager
14 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description Kitchen Manager - Full Time FTK Hospitality Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA Job Summary Join Baker Street Bread, Philadelphia's first artisan bread company, as a Kitchen Manager. In this dynamic role, you will lead daily production in our high-volume wholesale bakery and café kitchen. This hands-on leadership position is tailored for a baker-forward culinarian who excels in fast-paced environments and is dedicated to quality, craft, and team development. Key Responsibilities • Oversee all kitchen and production operations for the wholesale bakery and café kitchen., • Lead, schedule, and mentor a skilled team of bakers, pastry cooks, and prep staff., • Manage daily bread and pastry production to fulfill wholesale orders and café demand., • Maintain and enhance bread and pastry programs in line with Baker Street's artisan standards., • Ensure consistent execution of sourdoughs, European-style loaves, rolls, and café pastry offerings., • Monitor and manage food costs, labor costs, ordering, and vendor relationships., • Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance across both facilities., • Collaborate with ownership on menu development, seasonal specials, and production innovation., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and quality in high-volume production. Requirements • 3 years of progressive kitchen or bakery management experience in a high-volume setting., • Deep hands-on expertise in artisan bread baking, including sourdoughs and European-style loaves., • Strong pastry skills, including viennoiserie, café pastries, and scratch baking., • Experience managing wholesale or commissary-style production is a strong plus., • Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable., • Solid food cost and labor management skills., • ServSafe certified (or willingness to obtain)., • A passion for craft baking and respect for quality ingredients., • Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a high-output, early-morning environment. Why You'll Love Working Here • Be part of Philadelphia's most celebrated artisan bread legacy., • Lead a talented, passionate team in a brand that values craft over convenience., • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience., • Opportunity to grow with an expanding wholesale and retail operation., • Work alongside ownership that is deeply invested in the product and the people. Join the Team Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply now to become a vital part of Baker Street Bread and make a meaningful impact in the artisan baking community!