Head Baker

noa, a cafe
New York, New York
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

4 years

Job Details

About Us
Noa, a well-loved NYC cafe, is expanding with the opening of Noa a Bakery, a small dedicated artisan bread and pastry space. Were passionate about laminated pastries, sourdough breads, and seasonal baked goods, and were looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Baker to lead production and help shape the future of our new bakery.

About the Role
The Head Baker will oversee all bakery production with a focus on laminated doughs, sourdough bread, and specialty pastries. This is a rare opportunity to join at launch and play a key role in setting up systems, refining recipes, and building a bakery team from the ground up.

This is a full-time position requiring early mornings, precision, and a love for the craft.

Responsibilities

Lead all bread and pastry production, including:
- Laminated doughs (croissants, danishes, etc.)
- Sourdough bread mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking
- Seasonal and specialty pastry items
Manage bakery schedules and oversee daily prep and bake timelines
Train, mentor, and develop the bakery team to maintain quality and efficiency
Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health standards
Maintain consistent quality control across all products
Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships for bakery ingredients
Monitor and control food waste and production costs
Keep the bakery organized, clean, and operating smoothly

Requirements

4+ years of professional baking experience, including laminated doughs and sourdough
Prior leadership or head baker role in a high-quality bakery
Strong technical knowledge of fermentation, proofing, and baking techniques
Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with NYC DOH health code standards

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