Head Baker

Drift Coffee & Kitchen•Chapel Hill, NC

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Baker oversees all bakery operations for Drift’s local market, ensuring consistent quality, efficient production, and timely fulfillment of all baked good orders across our cafés. This role blends creativity and precision — leading a bakery team in daily production, managing ingredient inventory, and developing new recipes that align with our brand’s seasonal menu direction. This position is expected to average 35 hours/week on a Monday - Friday schedule.

Requirements

Valid drivers license and ability to drive a small transit van.
2+ years of professional baking experience; prior experience as a lead or head baker strongly preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience using inventory and recipe management systems
Demonstrated creativity and technical skill in recipe development.
Ability to lead and train a small team in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day bakery production to fulfill baked good orders for all café locations in the local market.
Utilize the company’s inventory and order management systems to track and fulfill store orders efficiently.
Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and safety in all baking operations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace that meets all health and sanitation standards.
Use a company vehicle to transport goods between local stores.
Oversee and manage ingredient inventory on a daily basis, ensuring proper levels for consistent production.
Place and track ingredient and supply orders based on forecasted needs and production schedules.
Monitor transfers, usage, and waste to maintain cost efficiency and minimize overstock.
Oversee weekly inventory management and product transfers to cafés.
Place ingredient orders and maintain accurate organization of inventory systems.
Meet regularly with the Food and Beverage Director to review production priorities, seasonal changes, and quality feedback.