Head Baker, Swedish Hill Bakery

MML Hospitality•Austin, TX

30m

About The Position

Swedish Hill is seeking a Head Baker to lead wholesale production and support MML events and catering. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all bakery production while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and craftsmanship. The ideal candidate has deep experience in naturally leavened and yeasted breads, strong operational awareness, and a passion for leading and developing a high-performing bakery team. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring availability for nights and weekends.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional bakery experience
At least 3 years of managerial or team leadership experience
Strong expertise in naturally leavened breads, yeasted doughs, and viennoiserie
Experience managing high-volume production and wholesale accounts
Proficient in Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Drive
Strong organizational and operational skills
Ability to work nights and weekends consistently
Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, team-first mindset
Passion for quality, consistency, and hospitality

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting catering or multi-location hospitality groups
Experience improving production systems and workflows
Strong understanding of food cost controls and inventory management

Responsibilities

Oversee production of all bakery products, ensuring quality and consistency of naturally leavened hearth breads, yeasted breads, and viennoiserie
Lead wholesale production while supporting MML events and catering needs
Maintain strict quality control standards across all products
Ensure proper production planning to meet volume demands
Manage and fulfill wholesale orders using the bakery software program
Coordinate production schedules to meet wholesale and catering deadlines
Maintain clear communication with leadership regarding order volume and production needs
Lead, inspire, and continue to grow the bakery team
Foster a positive, accountable, and professional work environment
Train and mentor team members in proper technique and production standards
Build and manage team schedules aligned with business needs
Control operational costs through efficient scheduling, ordering, and waste management
Maintain inventory and oversee ingredient ordering
Ensure the bakery is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards
Ensure all equipment is serviced regularly and maintained in proper working order
Collaborate with the chef team to develop new and creative products aligned with the MML brand
Contribute ideas that enhance Swedish Hill’s offerings while maintaining production feasibility