Head Baker / Pastry Chef
hace 5 días
Miami
Job DescriptionSalary: $48,000$56,000 About Honey Veil Honey Veil is a family-run matcha caf and bakery based in Miami, known for long lines, thoughtful drinks, and baked goods made with a lot of love and a little bit of obsession. Our flagship store at 5748 Sunset Drive will be the home base for our bakery program and future pop-up locations across the city. Were hiring a Head Baker / Pastry Chef to own our bread and pastry program from top to bottomstandards, systems, team, and key prep that our drink program depends on. Role Summary The Head Baker / Pastry Chef leads all bakery production at the Honey Veil Sunset Drive store. This role is responsible for doughs, breads, pastries, and signature baked items; for maintaining strict quality and consistency; and for training and guiding the baking team. They also overseecore prep for the bakery + beverage program (such as house syrups and toppings like Honey Whip) that must be ready for service. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable with overnight and very-early-morning baker schedules, high standards, and building a strong bakery culture. Key Responsibilities Production & Quality • Lead daily production of breads, pastries, doughs, and signature baked goods for the 5748 Sunset Drive store (and over time, for other Honey Veil units)., • Own all bread/pastry standards: mixing, proofing, baking, finishing, and presentation., • Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and appearance across all products and batches., • Set and manage par levels to meet demand while minimizing waste., • Oversee and, when needed, directly prepare house beverage syrups (for matcha, coffee, and seasonal drinks)., • Oversee/prep key toppings like Honey Whip and other bakery/drink components that must be ready before service., • Ensure all prep is labeled, dated, rotated (FIFO), and stored properly so FOH and bar teams can access it quickly., • Train, coach, and supervise bakers and prep staff on technique, speed, organization, and standards., • Build and maintain written SOPs for all baking and prep tasks (production, syrups, Honey Whip, storage, cleaning, opening/closing)., • Support a positive, accountable kitchen culture aligned with Honey Veil values., • Own all store-level bakery and related prep inventory (ingredients, dry goods, smallwares related to baking and beverage prep)., • Place and track orders with approved vendors; monitor usage and costs to keep COGS on target., • Keep the kitchen organized, labeled, and fully compliant with food safety and health regulations., • Enforce proper labeling, dating, rotation (FIFO), and storage of all products (baked goods, syrups, toppings, prep)., • Ensure allergen awareness and proper handling procedures at all times., • Model safe, clean, and efficient work habits for the entire BOH team. Qualifications • 3+ years of professional baking/pastry experience in a high-volume bakery, caf, or restaurant., • Prior lead, sous, or head baker / pastry chef experience strongly preferred., • Strong technical skills with doughs, breads, laminated doughs, and production baking., • Comfortable overseeing batch prep of syrups, creams, and other beverage/bakery components., • Proven ability to train and organize a small team., • Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail., • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods., • Reliable, punctual, and excited to grow with a fast-moving brand., • Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, not required. Schedule & Compensation • Schedule: Full-time, on-site role; overnight and very-early-morning baking schedules are part of this role, along with some weekends and holidays based on production needs., • Compensation: $48,000$56,000 annual salary (approx. $23$27/hr equivalent, depending on experience and skills)., • Additional perks and growth opportunities with Honey Veil will be discussed during the interview process. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief note sharing: • A short overview of your baking/pastry background., • One product youre most proud of creating or perfecting., • Your experience (if any) with beverage syrups or similar prep.