Head Baker Position Available In New York, New York

Head Baker
Copperleaf Bakery
2118 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY
Full Time • Salary ($70k – $90k)

Expires:

Jul 12, 2025 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Head Baker – Copperleaf Bakery (Harlem, NYC) Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Growth Potential Copperleaf Bakery is a craft-driven bakery-café located in Harlem, building a reputation for standout viennoiserie, slow-fermented sourdough, and unique global-inspired pastries. We are gearing up for our first brick-and-mortar location and seeking a Lead Baker to take the reins of our bakery kitchen and staff. We’re not a factory—we’re a high-quality, neighborhood-focused operation where care, detail, and creativity are non-negotiable. This is a chance to help shape something special from the ground up. This is a perfect opportunity for a skilled and passionate baker looking to grow into a lead position and showcase their talent and leadership. What You’ll Do Own the viennoiserie program—croissants, cardamom buns, and other laminated favorites
Oversee daily sourdough production, enriched doughs, and seasonal bakes
Ensure consistency and quality control from mix to final bake
Train and mentor junior bakers and prep assistants
Collaborate with the Lead Cook (savory) and Dessert Production Lead to maintain smooth back-of-house operations
Help build out systems, schedules, and standards with the founding team
Keep the kitchen clean, compliant, efficient, and joyful What You Bring 3-5 years of commercial baking experience, including hands-on lamination and naturally leavened bread
A strong eye for precision and a sense for flavor, with an ability to troubleshoot, tweak, and scale
Experience training others or leading a team, with strong communication skills
Must have a strong aesthetic sense–design background is a plus
Calm, focused, and clean
A love of collaboration—this role is key to setting the tone for our kitchen culture What We Offer Consistent schedule with early-morning start and early day wrap-up
Supportive, transparent ownership and opportunity to grow with us
Employee discounts and participation in product development
A creative, tight-knit environment where your input truly matters

Location:

Our home is Harlem, a neighborhood known for its dynamic history, culture, diversity, and unmistakable creative energy. Our location is close to the B, C, and 1 trains.

To Apply:

Send your resume, a brief intro, and (if available) photos or examples of your work to . Tell us what excites you about working with laminated doughs, or what your dream bakery culture looks like.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($70,000.00 – $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts, Disability Insurance Required Skills Leadership Creativity Attention to Detail Quality Control Mentoring Teamwork Problem Solving Adaptability